Tailings Engineer

What You Will Do

• With guidance and support from senior team members, you will:
• Plan and undertake geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring for tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, water management structures and associated mine infrastructure
• Coordinate and supervise field activities including drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, field mapping, earthworks monitoring and contractor management.
• Contribute to desktop assessments, including collecting, organising, and interpreting geological and geotechnical data.
• Prepare engineering deliverables, including technical reports, drawings, specifications, presentations, and quantities.
• Work in accordance with KCB’s Quality Management System and Health & Safety requirements.
• Collaborate with KCB teams across Australia and internationally as project needs arise.

What You Bring

• We value the experience you’ve gained so far and are motivated to help your career develop further. To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical).
• 3–5 years’ experience in civil or geotechnical engineering (preferably within the mining or water related industries).
• A developing understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering.
• Exposure to one or more of the following:
• Slope stability and seepage analysis
• Dam and embankment design
• Earthworks and construction
• Site investigation and fieldwork
• Laboratory testing of soils and rock
• Familiarity with industry standards and guidelines such as ANCOLD, ICOLD, GISTM, and CDA (or a willingness to learn).
• Experience with geotechnical software (e.g. FLAC, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W ) is advantageous.
• Strong written communication skills and an interest in developing high‐quality technical reports.

What We Offer

• Along with ongoing professional development, KCB offers:
• Competitive remuneration: Salary range $80,000 – $120,000
• Additional 2.5% superannuation
• Income protection insurance
• Parental and volunteer leave
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Novated leasing
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Social, mental health, and wellbeing initiatives
• Structured training and development opportunities
• This role offers a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, gain confidence, and progress your geotechnical career.
• Ready to take the next step? Please apply online.

About Us

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical).
• 3–5 years’ experience in civil or geotechnical engineering (preferably within the mining or water related industries).
• A developing understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering.
• Slope stability and seepage analysis
• Dam and embankment design
• Earthworks and construction
• Site investigation and fieldwork
• Laboratory testing of soils and rock
• Familiarity with industry standards and guidelines such as ANCOLD, ICOLD, GISTM, and CDA (or a willingness to learn).
• Experience with geotechnical software (e.g. FLAC, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W ) is advantageous.
• Strong written communication skills and an interest in developing high‐quality technical reports.