Project Engineer, Adelaide

WSP

Adelaide, SA
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP's Mine Waste team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future-ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.As a Project Tailings Engineer based in our Adelaide office, you will join an industry-recognised team who's mission is to be at the cutting edge of the work we do. Enjoy a strong team culture and a team that promotes cross collaboration.At WSP you'll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs - and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.MiningOur global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you'll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.What you'll do:

Travelling to site to oversee construction of tailings storage facility designs developed by our Mine Waste team;
Interpreting results from laboratory testing and preparing summary reports;
Developing a basis for defensible soil strength parameters, using laboratory and field results;
Undertaking screening level and detailed design analyses to support the design of tailings storage facilities and other earth structures, initially under close guidance from our senior specialists, but with a view to carrying out such work independently;
Developing designs for tailings storage facilities and other earth structures;
Managing the specification and implementing design changes while on site;
Assist with project planning and preparation of technical deliverables;
Assisting with the coordination of client-contractor requests;
Preparing and delivering technical reports on time;
Undertaking design assessments, including stability and seepage analyses;
Preparation of technical deliverables such as proposals and reports;
Working with and providing support to other members of the group as required;
Working with other professionals in project teams;
Conduct general field and office assignments under supervision;
Undertaking site and QA/QC activities;
Identify safety hazards and report OH&S incidents;
Complete inductions and pre-requisites as required;
Conduct all work to satisfy all company, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations and standards, as required; and
Other duties as required.

About you:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline;
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Enthusiasm for fieldwork with practical experience;
Ability to work efficiently autonomously and in a team environment;
Good attention to detail and time management ability; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

In addition, you will bring the following skills and attributes:

Natural connector
Problem solver with a powerful team spirit
Open
Curious
Passionate
Adaptable

About WSPWSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture that celebrates different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you'll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.We want here to be a place where you'll always find new ways to grow - where you'll design your path and do what truly matters to you.We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you'll imagine a better future for you.To find out more about our commitment to the health and well-being of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive click here: .Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.Imagine a better future for us all - and a better future for you.WSP. With us, you can.

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