Associate / Senior Associate Tailings Engineer – Perth

Geotechnical engineer with 10+ years’ experience

Work alongside well-respected engineers with a positive workplace culture

Competitive benefits and remuneration package

Some roles are all about the work. Ours are all about the opportunity. Sharing knowledge, exploring new thinking and delivering smart solutions.

About the role

Join our dynamic team as an Associate Tailings Engineer - collaborate with colleagues on tailings design studies and contribute your expertise to mine waste management.

You will be a key person in our tailings business, with a focus on providing technical and commercial leadership. You’ll be supported and surrounded by expertise within our Australian and international practice.

Tetra Tech Coffey has the solutions and the expertise to help mining companies meet stringent environmental regulations for tailings discharge and water management while also operating their projects efficiently.

About you

You will have a Bachelor of Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ geotechnical experience. You will be accustomed to interacting with clients and overseeing complex tailings projects, while delivering creative solutions.

The role will include :

Leading teams and exploring innovation in tailings storage facility analysis and design.

Developing high-level and detailed designs to meet regulatory and project requirements.

Preparing design specifications, scope of works and schedules for construction.

Preparing reports and documentation, including design reports, interpretive geotechnical and laboratory reports, construction progress reports, audit and management review reporting.

Potential Visa Sponsorship :

For candidates with strong tailings and consulting experience, we're open to potentially sponsoring your work visa to Australia. This could unlock doors to exciting opportunities in Perth, known for its vibrant and diverse professional landscape. Enjoy the city's excellent lifestyle, favourable weather, thriving expat community, superb healthcare, top-notch education, and efficient public transport system.

You’ll enjoy these benefits :

Work-Life Balance :  Flexible work options, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave - up to 8 weeks per year!

Diverse Projects :  Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.

Growth Opportunities :  Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our experts.

Memberships :  Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.

Recognition :  Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

Ownership :  Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Parental Leave :  Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.

Support :  Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.

Salary sacrifice : Pre-tax options to top up your super.

Travel Discounts :  Great deals through our corporate traveller program.

Car Leasing :  Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.

About us

Tetra Tech Coffey is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services in the Asia Pacific.

Our experts are at the forefront of their specialisation in engineering, geotechnical, testing, environmental, and project management services.

With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.