Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Geosyntec Mining (formerly Red Earth Engineering) is a specialist engineering consultancy and recognised technical leader in mine waste, tailings, geotechnical engineering and geosynthetic containment. Our mission is to help clients succeed by delivering exceptional service and innovative best-value solutions for their emerging issues related to energy, the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

We are a consultant of choice for several major mining, resource sector and land development companies with operations in Australia. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec’s world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk, allows us to assist our clients in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.

We have an opportunity available for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer with civil/geotechnical and geosynthetics experience to join our office in Melbourne or Brisbane. This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in contributing to and managing innovative and challenging projects whilst working directly with Principal and Senior Principal industry leaders.

As a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer, this role requires the application of the tasks listed below, but also an expanding knowledge of all elements and disciplines required.

Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Design and assessment of geosynthetic lining, containment and capping systems for mining, resources, waste, energy and industrial applications, including tailings and mine-water facilities, process and evaporation ponds, waste containment facilities and landfills.
• Geosynthetic material selection and specification, including consideration of geomembrane durability, interface behaviour, drainage, anchorage, constructability and long-term performance.
• Engineering analysis supporting geo-environmental and geotechnical design, including earthworks, geosynthetics, drainage and stormwater management, containment systems and associated civil infrastructure.
• Condition assessment and forensic investigation of geosynthetic containment systems, including evaluation of degradation, leakage, distress and failure mechanisms, and development of practical remediation strategies.
• Developing and delivering technical reports, specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Communicating technical findings, risk, design requirements and regulatory considerations clearly to clients and other project stakeholders.
• Planning and undertaking field investigations, inspections, construction surveillance and geosynthetic installation/CQA activities, including at remote mining and resource-sector sites.
• Managing scope, risks, and environmental impacts across multiple projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior staff
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business growth.

• Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, geo-environmental or environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil, geotechnical, geo-environmental or environmental engineering, or a related field. (preferred)
• Chartered status, RPEQ registration or eligibility to obtain relevant professional registration is desirable.

• Typically 5+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience, although exceptional candidates with less experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience with geosynthetic liner or containment systems, including design, material selection, specification, construction, inspection and/or condition assessment. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and travelling to client facilities as needed.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

We Offer: 

• Attractive remuneration package with additional benefits:
  • Your choice of office to be based
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Monthly RDO
  • Birthday leave day
  • Caring and bonding leave
  • Option to purchase up to 2 additional annual leave weeks per year
  • Novated lease salary packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Mid-Year Team building and Christmas functions.
  • A positive, diverse, and vibrant workplace

Our culture is fundamental to our success and is built on our vision of:

• Maintaining a vibrant, practice-centred business.
• Engage in continuous self-improvement and ongoing reinvention.
• Be highly regarded in core markets for delivering best-value solutions for our clients.
• Create exceptional career opportunities for our people.
• Be true professionals and consummate team players.

Not meeting all the requirements? Don't let that discourage you from applying. Geosyntec Mining is committed to fostering a diverse workplace built on excellence, strong principles, and integrity. If you're interested and willing to learn in this role but your experience doesn't match every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply anyway. We’re excited to hear from you.