Total 10 job vacancies by KCB Australia Pty Ltd

Our Australian water resources team is growing, and the KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) team is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to be part of this journey and help lead the growth of our business.

Our current clients include major mining companies and bulk water supply authorities. We also work closely with other teams within KCB to provide specialist support for tailings and hydrogeology projects.

The opportunities for growth in the markets that the group services are significant. To further develop our mine water management services, we require a Senior Water Resources Engineer to focus on the growth and development our water balance capability.

Our projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures,water dam and hydroelectric projects, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from green field studies, feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. This allows our professionals to challenge themselves while gaining valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.

We offer unparalleled career growth for the right individual in a dynamic growing company committed to high quality engineering and excellence.

At KCB you will have the opportunity to build a diverse skill set with a combination of field and office engineering assignments and become part of a small but growing integrated group of senior and intermediate engineers and scientists.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

Manage and provide technical guidance on mine water management projects.
Mentor and develop junior staff through the provision of technical support and feedback.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop the business.
PArticipate in business development initiatives related to mine water management.
Work with diverse teams across our offices of multidiscipline engineers, designers and drafters from preliminary investigations and conceptual design through preliminary design, final design, and construction.
Act as a technical resource within a multidisciplinary project team that fosters career development.
Visit project sites, as required to gather information to contribute to engineering activities
Travel within Australia and internationally.
We value your:

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, post graduate qualifications welcome.
Professional Engineering registration (CPEng an RPEQ), or ability to attain professional registration within a year.
Knowledge of Australian guidelines and standards: particularly Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of relevant industry standard software for hydrologic (RORB, WBNM, URBS, XPRAFTs etc.) and hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW, HEC-RAS etc.).
Experience in preparing engineering reports, drawings and specifications for studies and construction projects.
Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Strong initiative and commitment to technical excellence.
Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:

Working for an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2023)
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience
2.5% Additional superannuation
Income Protection Insurance
Professional registration support
Training and development opportunities
Novated leasing (vehicle)
Parental leave
Flexible working arrangements
Additional incentives may be available dependent on performance of the company, business unit and individual.
We are a global organisation committed to employment equity. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (www.klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Our Australian water resources team is growing, and the KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) team is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to be part of this journey and help lead the growth of our business.
Our current clients include major mining companies and bulk water supply authorities. We also work closely with other teams within KCB to provide specialist support for tailings and hydrogeology projects.
The opportunities for growth in the markets that the group services are significant. To further develop our mine water management services, we require a Senior Water Resources Engineer to focus on the growth and development our water balance capability.
Our projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures,water dam and hydroelectric projects, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from green field studies, feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. This allows our professionals to challenge themselves while gaining valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.
We offer unparalleled career growth for the right individual in a dynamic growing company committed to high quality engineering and excellence.
At KCB you will have the opportunity to build a diverse skill set with a combination of field and office engineering assignments and become part of a small but growing integrated group of senior and intermediate engineers and scientists.
This role will give you the opportunity to:
Manage and provide technical guidance on mine water management projects.
Mentor and develop junior staff through the provision of technical support and feedback.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop the business.
PArticipate in business development initiatives related to mine water management.
Work with diverse teams across our offices of multidiscipline engineers, designers and drafters from preliminary investigations and conceptual design through preliminary design, final design, and construction.
Act as a technical resource within a multidisciplinary project team that fosters career development.
Visit project sites, as required to gather information to contribute to engineering activities
Travel within Australia and internationally.
We value your:

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, post graduate qualifications welcome.
Professional Engineering registration (CPEng an RPEQ), or ability to attain professional registration within a year.
Knowledge of Australian guidelines and standards: particularly Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of relevant industry standard software for hydrologic (RORB, WBNM, URBS, XPRAFTs etc.) and hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW, HEC-RAS etc.).
Experience in preparing engineering reports, drawings and specifications for studies and construction projects.
Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Strong initiative and commitment to technical excellence.
Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:
Working for an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2023)
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience
2.5% Additional superannuation
Income Protection Insurance
Professional registration support
Training and development opportunities
Novated leasing (vehicle)
Parental leave
Flexible working arrangements

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a team of professionals whose passion is to provide solutions to our clients while reducing potential risks to the wider community and environment. Our clients are predominantly from the resource sector and we work on both Australian and International projects. KCB has an opportunity for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join our integrated and multi-disciplinary team based in the Brisbane office. This role will include both office-based and field work commitments which can vary depending on workload. If you share our passion, please apply.
Our projects include tailings residue and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams and hydroelectric facilities, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, and operations, and closure.
This role will give you the opportunity to:
Lead multi-discipline projects by planning, executing and interpreting engineering geological and geotechnical assessments in remote and challenging environments.
Manage and senior review large scale projects around the world.
Undertake geotechnical site investigations, and earthworks construction monitoring.
Support and develop junior staff with technical mentoring, specifically during field work including core and test pit logging, geological mapping and geotechnical instrumentation installation.
Carry out conceptual to detailed designs for mine infrastructure.
Mentor employees at all levels.
Work in a wonderful company culture.
Travel to interesting project sites.
The ideal candidate(s) should have the following attributes:
A Bachelor's degree in engineering geology
A post-graduate degree in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering welcomed
A minimum of 20 years experience

KCB Australia (KCB) have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tailings Engineer to join our engineering team in Perth. You will have the opportunity to work on large-scale world-class projects both in Australia and internationally and support the ongoing growth and continued success of our Australasian and global operations.

KCB is a global, award-winning, privately owned medium-sized engineering consultancy firm currently working on world-class projects across Australia and Internationally. We are a diverse group of engineers, geoscientists and environmental professionals collaborating to deliver quality solutions for the toughest technical challenges facing our clients.

Our projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. This allows our professionals to challenge themselves while gaining valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.

We are looking for an experienced Tailings Engineer to join our Perth-based engineering team to work on mining and resource projects located in Australia and overseas. Your experience will be applied to the planning, investigation, assessment, design and construction of tailings and water dams and waste storage for our existing mining and non-resource clients.

If you are registered, or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer, have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the mining or related industries, we want to hear from you!

This senior role will give you the opportunity to:

work with our global team which includes many world-recognised tailings engineers
fill a technical role focused on tailings management design with conventional or alternative technologies, dam design, mining geo-structures and operations support
deliver projects successfully and be accountable for project planning, control, and direction
prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates
sustain client relationships and develop new business
join a dynamic company of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering high quality engineering, geoscience, and environmental services
travel to project sites across Australia and worldwide
We value your:

Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with likeminded professionals in offices around Australia and overseas.
Superior verbal and written English communication skills including your experience in contributing requests for proposals, technical reports and project management communications.
Your demonstrated experience in: slope stability and seepage analysis; dam design; earthworks and construction; site investigation and laboratory testing of soils and rock.
Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our project teams and our clients.
What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:

Working for an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2022)
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience
2.5% Additional superannuation
Income Protection Insurance
Training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Additional incentives may be available dependent on performance of the company, business unit and individual.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers.

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé. This position may have opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

We thank all applicants for applying; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

KCB Australia is a team of professionals whose passion is to provide solutions to our clients while reducing potential risks to the wider community and environment. Our clients are predominantly from the resource sector and we have an opportunity for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our integrated and multi-disciplinary team. If you share our passion, please apply.
You will have the opportunity to work on large-scale, world-class projects. KCB’s continued growth will allow you to challenge and grow your hydrogeology skills while working with an experienced hydrogeology team. A technical role with our Geosciences team will provide you with the opportunity to work closely with other talented professionals committed to delivering high quality geoscience and engineering services.
You will have the opportunity to:
? Lead specialised groundwater studies, with focus on geological and hydrogeological interpretation and site conceptualisation, leading to specialised studies as projects dictate (including dewatering, aquifer injection, contaminant hydrogeology and development of groundwater management plans).
? Undertake hydrogeological assessments including data collection, interpretation of field data, site investigation planning and co-ordination, assisting with aquifer conceptualisation, client and regulatory liaison and contribution to hydrogeological reports.
? Supervise or lead predictive analytical/numerical studies), large structure (WRD/TSF) assessment and mitigation studies.
? Be responsible for report writing and deliverable development.
? Develop, plan and supervise field programs including drilling and testing programs, water sampling programs, field mapping, contractor management, hydrogeological characterisation.
? Project manage and client management for projects and complete report writing and presentation needs as projects require. This may include leading client management, developing client relationships and identifying potential for service growth and expansion.
? Mentor staff.
? Contribute to marketing and business development activities.
? Work in a wonderful smaller company culture.
The ideal candidate(s) should have the following attributes:
? A Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology or Geosciences.
? A post-graduate degree in Hydrogeology is preferred.
? Working experience in hydrogeology encompassing field work, analysis, assessment and design, report writing and liaison with clients and regulators .
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; other languages are an asset.
? Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.
What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:
? 2.5% Additional superannuation
? Income Protection Insurance
? Training and development opportunities
? Parental leave
? Novated car leasing
? Additional incentives may be available dependent on performance of the company, business unit and individual.
About Us:
KCB is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally to the mining, hydropower, environmental, transportation, geotechnical, oil & gas, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru.
Our Australian operations work on challenging projects in the Mining, Energy and Government Sectors both domestically and internationally. We are a global leader in tailings management, dam designs, multi-disciplinary civil engineering services, geotechnical and foundation engineering, hydrogeology, hydrotechnical, and environmental and reclamation services.
Our Brisbane Geoscience team is highly experienced in hydrogeology and is best measured by its actual experience – projects and years of practice, with over 350 years of collective experience, an average experience of 14 years and ten professionally accredited practitioners within formal professional competency programs. We place very high regard on ongoing professional and technical development, committing to and support of industry technical bodies, and delivery of training and mentoring programs for all staff.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive flexible benefits package designed to suit your individual needs. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2022).
Are you up to the challenge?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply online with your resume and covering letter.

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a team of professionals whose passion is to provide solutions to our clients while reducing potential risks to the wider community and environment. Our clients are predominantly from the resources sector and we work on both Australian and international projects. KCB has opportunities for Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join our integrated and multi-disciplinary team based in the Brisbane office. If you share our passion, please apply.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on large-scale, world-class mining projects including the design and construction of tailings residue and waste storage facilities, water management structures (for example spillways, diversion channels, pipelines, etc.) and other associated infrastructure for the Mining and Energy Resources Sector. KCB continues to grow and has exciting projects which will allow you to challenge and grow your engineering skills. We have a high concentration of experienced engineers, who work directly with our close-knit team. This offers you the opportunity to work with, guide and learn from, technical professionals and leaders who are highly regarded within their field. This role will provide you with interesting technical challenges and the opportunity to work closely with other talented professionals committed to delivering high quality engineering and geoscience services.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

Manage projects, lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers
Lead projects including the development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings and design reports and tender packages for major tailings dams, mine waste facilities, containment facilities and mine infrastructure projects
Provide input into and prepare conceptual and detailed engineering designs, engineering studies, feasibility studies and condition assessments
Work closely with clients from concept design through to construction, commissioning and operation stages of the project lifecycle
Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop business
Work in a wonderful small company culture
Travel within Australia and internationally to various field locations
If you are registered, or can register, as a Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ), have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related experience in the energy, mining or related industries, we want to hear from you! Experience within Australia is preferred.

We value your:

Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success
Ability to work autonomously and to engage remotely with teams in offices around Australia and overseas
Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals
Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence
Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams
Strong business acumen and your ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients
What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:

2.5% Additional superannuation
Income Protection Insurance
Training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
Additional incentives may be available dependent on performance of the company, business unit and individual.
About Us:

KCB is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally to the mining, hydropower, environmental, transportation, geotechnical, oil & gas, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru.

Our Australian operations work on challenging projects in the Mining, Energy and Government Sectors both domestically and internationally. We are a global leader in tailings management, dam designs, multi-disciplinary civil engineering services, geotechnical and foundation engineering, hydrogeology, hydrotechnical, and environmental and reclamation services.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive flexible benefits package designed to suit your individual needs. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2022).

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and covering letter at www.klohn.com.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a team of professionals whose passion is to provide solutions to our clients while reducing potential risks to the wider community and environment. Our clients are predominantly from the resource sector and we work on both Australian and International projects. KCB has an opportunity for early to mid-level Engineering Geologist to join our integrated and multi-disciplinary team based in the Brisbane office. This role will include both office-based and field work commitments which can vary depending on workload. If you share our passion, please apply.

Our company is a 50% employee owned, medium sized engineering consultancy firm currently working on career defining national and international projects. We are a diverse group of engineers, geologists and geoscientists collaborating on greenfield and operating mines, and surface water and groundwater projects. In response to our company’s success and continued growth we are seeking to appoint a range of new roles in our Brisbane based office.

Our clients operations are diverse in nature and not suited to the business-as-usual solutions to their challenges. They depend on our teams to listen to their goals and provide a range of options to achieve those goal. Working with our clients we achieve great success both personally and professionally. We support our clients in Papua New Guinea, West Papua/ Indonesia, Africa and throughout Australia from our Brisbane office, and provide support to other KCB offices for projects located in Canada, South America and Europe.

Our projects include tailings residue and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams and hydroelectric facilities, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, and operations, and closure. This allows our professionals to gain valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

Contribute to multi-discipline projects by planning, executing and interpreting engineering geological and geotechnical assessments in remote and challenging environments.
Undertake geotechnical site investigations, and earthworks construction monitoring.
Support our field investigation team with digital field data collection, data processing, 3D ground model development using innovative approaches to support our data management strategy.
Carry out conceptual to detailed designs for mine infrastructure.
Work in a wonderful company culture.
Travel to interesting project sites locally and internationally.
The ideal candidate(s) should have the following attributes:

A Bachelor's degree in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering.
A post-graduate degree in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering welcomed.
2-5 years’ experience working in geo hazard site assessments and geotechnical site investigation; geological and geomorphological field mapping; remote sensing techniques applicable to mapping hazardous terrain; ground model development and construction monitoring/ supervision.
A passion for spending time in the field supporting the project team with field data collection, and office-based work including data processing, modelling and report writing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; other languages are an asset.
Leapfrog modelling software experience would be advantageous.
Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.
What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:

2.5% Additional superannuation
Income Protection Insurance
Training and development opportunities to support field based roles (e.g. drone pilot license)
Additional incentives may be available dependent on performance of the company, business unit and individual.


About Us:

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally to the mining, hydropower, environmental, transportation, geotechnical, oil & gas, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru.

Our Australian operations work on challenging projects in the Mining, Energy and Government Sectors both domestically and internationally. We are a global leader in tailings management, dam designs, multi-disciplinary civil engineering services, geotechnical and foundation engineering, hydrogeology, hydrotechnical, and environmental and reclamation services.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive flexible benefits package designed to suit your individual needs. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2022).

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply with your resume and covering letter.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KCB Australia is looking for motivated Geotechnical Engineers to join our growing office in Perth.

KCB is a global, award-winning, privately owned medium-sized engineering consultancy firm and internationally recognised as one of the leading tailings management consultancies in the world. We are a diverse group of engineers, geoscientists and environmental professionals collaborating to deliver quality solutions for the toughest technical challenges facing our clients.

We have fantastic opportunities for successful candidates to continue advancing their careers by working on large-scale, world-class mining projects as part of a team of passionate, talented and experienced engineers and geoscientists delivering high quality services to our clients. In this role you will be involved with the design and construction of tailings residue and waste storage facilities, water management structures and other associated infrastructure for the Resources Sector, providing you with interesting technical challenges and a diversity of engineering experience.

You will have the opportunity to:

Work with and learn from our global team which includes many world-recognised tailings engineers
Join a dynamic company of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering high quality engineering, geoscience, and environmental services
Travel to project sites across Australia and worldwide
Plan, coordinate, supervise, interpret and report on field investigation programs including; desktop reviews, field mapping, test pitting, drilling, sampling and testing.
Perform analysis and design of mine waste management facilities including modelling using software packages such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, MUK3D, AutoCAD, etc. and in-house analytical tools. Although we value previous experience, in-house training for modelling platforms and analytical tools will be provided as required.
Prepare engineering reports, drawings, specifications, presentations and bills of quantities using MS Office software and AutoCAD.
Conduct monitoring and supervision of bulk earthworks construction for quality assurance and providing on-the-ground design advice to clients and contractors.
Support project management and client management duties for projects as required.
If you have a Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and more than 2 years of applicable experience in engineering consulting or the mining industry, we want to hear from you!

We value your:

Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence
Energy and drive toward long-term success.
Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with likeminded professionals
Superior verbal and written English communication skills
Applicable experience in: site investigation and laboratory testing of soils and rock; earthworks and construction monitoring, geotechnical data analysis and reporting.
Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our project teams and our clients.
We offer:

Competitive remuneration and benefits
A graduate program and mentoring
Training and development opportunities
2.5% Additional superannuation
Employee Assistance Program
Income Protection Insurance
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers.

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé.

We thank all applicants for applying; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Are you looking for an opportunity to …
• Apply and develop your dam engineering skills in challenging environments, including active seismic regions with weak soils and epic rainfall? Your designs will be proof tested!
• Work on large-scale, world-class mining projects as part of a team of passionate, talented and experienced engineers and geoscientists delivering high quality services to our clients.

If that is not enough:
• Have a direct impact on the legacy of mining
• Solve some of the most complex problems faced by the mining industry
• Work on some of the largest tailings impoundments in the world
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with high expectations for quality and technical excellence
• Be at the forefront of new tailings technologies and innovative mine waste management strategies as the mining industry responds to global best practice
Intrigued? Read on
What makes us stand out?
Aren’t all consultancies the same? We don’t think so. One of our tag lines “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. In broad terms we think KCB’s primary differentiators are:
• our global reputation for technical excellence;
• appetite to tackle unique, complex problems;
• real access to some of the sectors most amazing talent;
• our size (we’re a mid-sized consultancy);
• our offices in some of the world’s most beautiful locations; and
• interoffice co-operation and opportunities to move around.
The right fit – it’s got to be mutual
We recognise that making a career choice is a significant personal decision and, from our perspective, building a team of like-minded individuals is an important element to our success.
We are looking for people who want to be part of a highly motivated group that works with clients to achieve their objectives, while leaving a positive impact on the environment and local communities. We are particularly interested in your ability work with dam design teams.

You will have the opportunity to:
• Travel to project sites across Australia and worldwide, with a talented team of world recognized engineers
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, interpret and report on field investigation programs including; desktop reviews, field mapping, test pitting, drilling, sampling and testing.
• Perform analysis and design of mine waste management facilities including modelling using software packages such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, MUK3D, AutoCAD, PLAXIS etc. and in-house analytical tools. Although we value previous experience, in-house training for modelling platforms and analytical tools will be provided as required.
• Prepare engineering reports, drawings, specifications, presentations and bills of quantities using MS Office software and AutoCAD.
• Conduct monitoring and supervision of bulk earthworks construction for quality assurance and providing on-the-ground design advice to clients and contractors.
• Support project management and client management duties for projects as required.

If you are registered, or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer, have a Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and more than 5 years of applicable experience in engineering consulting or the mining industry, we want to hear from you!

We value your:
• Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence
• Energy and drive toward long-term success.
• Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with likeminded professionals
• Superior verbal and written English communication skills
• Applicable experience in: site investigation and laboratory testing of soils and rock; earthworks and construction monitoring, geotechnical data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our project teams and our clients.

We offer:
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• 2.5% Additional superannuation
• Professional registration support
• Parental leave
• Novated leasing
• Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working arrangements

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers.
Are you up to the challenge?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line at www.klohn.com with your résumé.
We thank all applicants for applying; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

KCB Australia (KCB) have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tailings Engineer to join our engineering team in Perth. You will have the opportunity to work on large-scale world-class projects both in Australia and internationally and support the ongoing growth and continued success of our Australasian and global operations.

KCB is a global, award-winning, privately owned medium-sized engineering consultancy firm currently working on world-class projects across Australia and Internationally. We are a diverse group of engineers, geoscientists and environmental professionals collaborating to deliver quality solutions for the toughest technical challenges facing our clients.

Our projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. This allows our professionals to challenge themselves while gaining valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.

We are looking for an experienced Tailings Engineer to join our Perth-based engineering team to work on mining and resource projects located in Australia and overseas. Your experience will be applied to the planning, investigation, assessment, design and construction of tailings and water dams and waste storage for our existing mining and non-resource clients.

If you are registered, or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer, have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the mining or related industries, we want to hear from you!

This senior role will give you the opportunity to:

work with our global team which includes many world-recognised tailings engineers
fill a technical role focused on tailings management design with conventional or alternative technologies, dam design, mining geo-structures and operations support
deliver projects successfully and be accountable for project planning, control, and direction
prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates
sustain client relationships and develop new business
join a dynamic company of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering high quality engineering, geoscience, and environmental services
travel to project sites across Australia and worldwide
We value your:

Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with likeminded professionals in offices around Australia and overseas.
Superior verbal and written English communication skills including your experience in contributing requests for proposals, technical reports and project management communications.
Your demonstrated experience in: slope stability and seepage analysis; dam design; earthworks and construction; site investigation and laboratory testing of soils and rock.
Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our project teams and our clients.
What we offer in addition to an exciting technical role:

Working for an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2022)
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience
2.5% Additional superannuation
Income Protection Insurance
Training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Additional incentives may be available dependent on performance of the company, business unit and individual.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers.

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé. This position may have opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

We thank all applicants for applying; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.