Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings & Mine Waste

Brisbane, QLD

Are you looking for an opportunity to…

• Leave a positive impact on the environment and communities?
• Solve some of the most complex management of mine waste and water challenges faced by the mining industry?
• Work on some of the largest mine sites and tailings dams in the world?
• Work with a group of highly motivated, technical, like-minded professionals?
• Intrigued? Read on - the details of your next career adventure are below.

What makes us stand out?

Aren’t all consultancies the same? We don’t think so. One of our tag lines “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. Our staff are inquisitive, curious, and dedicated to solving complex problems and our size allows us to draw on colleagues across the globe just as easily as if they were across the hall. In broad terms we think KCB’s primary differentiators are:

• Our global reputation for technical excellence;
• Our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities;
• Access to some of the sectors most amazing talent;
• Employee ownership and our owner’s mindset;
• Our size (large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name); and
• Technical focus is maintained at all levels of the organization.

What you would engage in:

We are committed to applying critical thinking in managing mine waste and water. By joining us, you’ll become part of our Geotechnical Engineering team based in Brisbane. This Geotechnical Engineer role provides opportunities to:

• Assist with geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring for mine waste management facilities (e.g., tailings dams, waste rock dumps) and related mine infrastructure, with opportunities to develop skills in analysis and design.
• Typical tasks include:
  • Supporting field programs such as drilling, testing, and sampling; assisting with field mapping, planning, coordination, and monitoring of earthworks construction.
  • Helping with desktop assessments, including collecting, organizing, and interpreting geological and geotechnical data, and contributing to reporting.
  • Learning and applying geotechnical modelling tools (e.g., Slope/W, Seep/W, Muk3D) and in-house analytical methods. Training will be provided.
• Contribute to engineering deliverables such as reports, drawings, specifications, presentations, and quantity estimates.
• Provide general project support, including coordination and client-related tasks under supervision.
• Work in accordance with KCB’s Quality Management System and Health and Safety Guidelines.
• Collaborate with other KCB offices in Australia and internationally as project needs arise.

Attributes & Qualifications:

We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however require the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in Geotechnical Engineering, preferably within the Tailings and Mine Waste sector.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering
• Ability to perform site investigations, soil sampling, and laboratory testing
• Familiarity with geotechnical software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W).
• Competence in data analysis and report writing.

This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Us:

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2024).

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and cover letter.

We thank all candidates for applying however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.