Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings

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.

Our Perth-based tailings team is looking to bring on graduate-level or junior (2 - 3 years' experience) geotechnical engineer with an interest in the geotechnical design of tailings storage facilities.

We are looking for a Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings to start immediately in our Perth Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the technical team to develop, provide and promote design solutions, options and initiatives to meet client needs
• Undertake field work including site investigations, construction phase support and site inspections.
• Work with the senior technical team to contribute to detailed designs for projects ranging from building foundations to temporary works, infrastructure and tailings storage facilities.
• Undertake technical and non-technical tasks and take responsibility for the accuracy and quality of our work

Qualifications/Experience/Attributes

• Qualified Geotechnical/Civil Engineer
• Good analytical skills
• Prior 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 is preferred but not necessary.
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Current Aus 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.