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Senior Tailings EngineerKnight Piesold · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Senior Tailings Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-02 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Full-time Hybrid Mining Resources Energy
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$10,800–A$15,000/mo

About the Company

Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. We are proud of our long-standing relationships with our clients and of delivering exceptional services on a global scale. We have a significant track record of projects across Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America. With 29 offices in 16 countries and over 100 years of experience, we work on projects that are geographically and technically diverse. These projects are long-term and offer stability for those wanting to establish a sustainable and rewarding career.

About the Role

In order to support our continued growth, we are seeking applications from Senior Tailings Engineers to join our Melbourne team. Some of the key responsibilities may include:

Responsibilities

  • ● Responsible for project planning, preparation of technical deliverables (such as proposals and reports), and the coordination of client-contractor requests with some senior support.
  • ● Project Management on small to mid-sized projects.
  • ● Interpreting results from laboratory testing and preparing summary reports.
  • ● Developing a basis for defensible soil strength parameters, using laboratory and field results.
  • ● Undertaking screening level and detailed design analyses to support the design of tailings storage facilities and other earth structures, with support and guidance from our senior specialists.
  • ● Undertaking design assessments, including tailings beach modelling, and stability and seepage analyses.
  • ● Working with and providing support to other members of the group as well as mentoring of junior staff, as required.
  • ● Working with other professionals in project teams and other offices.
  • ● Ensuring effective communication between clients and internal project stakeholders;
  • ● Conduct general field and office assignments under supervision.
  • ● Travelling to remote mine sites to complete site inspections, supervise geotechnical investigations, complete QA/QC activities and oversee the construction of tailings storage facility designs.
  • ● Identify safety hazards and report OH&S and environmental incidents.
  • ● Delivering technical reports on time.
  • ● Mentoring of junior staff.

Requirements

  • ● minimum 10 years' experience working on tailings/mine waste related projects locally or internationally, ideally in a consulting environment.
  • ● Intermediate to well established analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • ● Demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • ● Proficiency in MS Office, slope stability programs (e.g., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required, MUK3D and GoldSim. Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred. Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset.
  • ● Excellent communication, reporting and leadership skills.
  • ● Well-developed Project Management skills.
  • ● In-depth knowledge of ANCOLD guidelines and GISTM.
  • ● Unique opportunities to travel that take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure.
  • ● Generous performance bonus incentive programs.
  • ● Subsidised gym memberships / fitness classes.
  • ● Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.
  • ● Referral bonuses.
  • ● Early access to long service leave; and
  • ● Access to our Employee Assistance Programme