About the job

We’re looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Dams & Tailings to join our Australian team. 

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Dams & Tailings with Worley Consulting, you will work closely with our existing specialist team. Our Geoscience Practice is growing, with offices across Australia in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. We partner with our clients on their full project journey - from conceptual studies and planning, right through to decommissioning and restoration.

You will have the opportunity to put your consulting experience to good use on a range of projects both domestically and internationally, for a variety of established clients. You will work in a collaborative environment where knowledge transfer is essential, and you will assist with mentoring junior engineers on their career journey. We have numerous pathways for our Senior or Principal Engineers, with options for Technical, People and Project Leadership depending on your preference and skill set.

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

What you’ll do

The role responsibilities include:

• Geotechnical Site Investigation for dams and tailing dams.
• Water Storage Facility (WSF) design or tailings Storage Facility (TSF) design.
• Dam break and hydrology (understanding).
• Geohydrology (understanding).
• Spillway hydraulics (understanding).
• Impact of seismic event on structures .
• Seepage and stability modelling.
• Understanding flow and seismic liquefaction .
• Understand the environmental impacts.
• Possible piping though embankment and foundation based on different soil types.
• Function of different soil zones within a dam embankment.
• Construction material assessment and construction support/management.
• Geotechnical and Operational review of TSF's or dams according to the latest international guidelines.
• Construction specifications.
• Material take-off.
• Preparation of detail design construction drawings.
• Dam safety reviews/audits and operational support.
• Project management, resourcing and execution.
• Client liaison and building relationships

What you’ll have

• A tertiary qualification in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering that is recognised by the Washington Accord.
• Experience working in a consulting environment on Water Dams and/or Tailings Dams projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• A passion and enthusiasm for delivering projects to a high quality in a collaborative manner.
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills

Why you should apply

• Flexible work arrangements
• Take advantage of our global on-line learning platform!
• Competitive rem & employee benefits
• Enjoy a varied & challenging role
• Career development opportunities beyond this role

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.