About Us

Since starting in Perth in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 22 business units with over 350 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate Geotech professionals, providing quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, mining and energy sectors.

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings to join the team in our Perth office, with proven experience delivering geotechnical solutions for tailings storage facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to develop, optimise and deliver geotechnical design solutions
• Plan and undertake site investigations
• Contribute to and lead elements of detailed geotechnical design across a range of projects
• Provide technical input into the design, assessment, and ongoing management of tailings storage facilities
• Prepare and review technical reports, design documentation and calculations, ensuring alignment with relevant standards and best practice

Qualifications/Experience/Attributes

• Qualified Geotechnical/Civil Engineer
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of geotechnical design software will be viewed favourably but it is not essential (Plaxis, Rocscience Slide, RSPile, Settle3, LimitState Geo etc.)
• Experience working on tailings storage facilities.
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Current Australian drivers license
• Combination of office-based and field-based work, ability to travel

What We Offer

• Flexible start and finish times
• 9-day fortnight
• Additional day leave on your birthday.
• Office social events throughout the year
• Excellent learning environment as well as an inclusive team environment. Our Perth Office has a great balance of people at all levels (over 40 technical staff), including 9 Principals, meaning you would receive strong technical support to enhance your development.