Geotechnical Engineer Tailings

About Us

Since starting in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 23 offices with over 350 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate engineers and geologists who provide quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

As part of the Kiwa Group, we're backed by a global network of 12,000+ staff across 35+ countries

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings to join the team in our Perth office, with proven experience delivering geotechnical solutions for tailings storage facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to develop, optimise and deliver geotechnical design solutions
• Plan and undertake site investigations
• Contribute to and lead elements of detailed geotechnical design across a range of projects
• Provide technical input into the design, assessment, and ongoing management of tailings storage facilities
• Prepare and review technical reports, design documentation and calculations, ensuring alignment with relevant standards and best practice

Qualifications/Experience/Attributes

• Qualified Geotechnical/Civil Engineer
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of geotechnical design software will be viewed favourably but it is not essential (Plaxis, Rocscience Slide, RSPile, Settle3, LimitState Geo etc.)
• Experience working on tailings storage facilities.
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Current Australian drivers license
• Combination of office-based and field-based work, ability to travel

What We Offer

• Flexible start and finish times
• 9-day fortnight
• Additional day leave on your birthday.
• Office social events throughout the year
• Excellent learning environment as well as an inclusive team environment. Our Perth Office has a great balance of people at all levels (over 40 technical staff), including 9 Principals, meaning you would receive strong technical support to enhance your development.