Job Description

Project Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineers (4 to 7 years experience)

Opportunities exist project level engineering geologists and / or geotechnical engineers to join a well established geotechnical consultancy providing expert engineering geology and geotechnical engineering services.

Working on large scale mining projects from conception to operation and all stages in between, for significant infrastructure projects from ore processing facilities, non processing infrastructure, corridors (rail, roads, conveyors, power transmission and pipelines) and port developments and expansions.  

• Proposal / bid preparation and management including addressing scope, contract requirements, schedule development, costing, identifying and verifying appropriate sub-contractors, writing and reviewing.
• Conduct and / or provide input to risk analyses to identify critical geo-risks and uncertainties and investigation and / or management strategies to deal with them.
• Assist with planning and project management of geotechnical studies from site selection, through detailed design, construction and operation.
• Provide recommendations and advice for input to earthworks design and during construction on development and application of earthworks specifications, batter slopes of cuts and embankments, the suitability of materials from excavations and borrow areas for use as fill and methods of ground improvement.
• Provide construction and operation support including application of the Observational Method, earthworks and ground stabilisation construction and performance (both over time and following "events" which have impacted them).
• Write technical reports including factual, interpretative and site observation reports

To be successful for the position you must have:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering Geology / Geological Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering.
• Knowledge of AS1726 requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of project personnel.
• A full WA drivers licence (or eligibility to obtain).
• Ability to travel to site, often on short notice.