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Posted 10 June, 2026

Geotechnical Engineer Tailings

CMW Geosciences
Perth, Western Australia, Australia Full Time
Reference: 421_622210_V6Y5X4W6

About Us

Since starting in Perth in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 22 business units with over 350 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate Geotech professionals, providing quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, mining and energy sectors.


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.

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