Job Senior Tailings Engineer, Adelaide

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mine Advisory team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

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.

Our 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:

Joining our passionate and lively Adelaide office, you’ll bring your tailings expertise to the forefront; guiding the design and risk management of tailings storage facilities from early study phases through to detailed design, implementation, and closure. You’ll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values smart engineering and long-term thinking.

• Lead and review technical work on tailings storage facilities, mine waste dumps, and water management systems
• Drive the development of fit-for-purpose solutions tailored to each mining context
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers across the team
• Provide strategic input on tailings planning, risk assessments, and closure strategies
• Providing recommendations in area of tailings and mine waste management to clients
• Maintaining effective client relationships and generate consulting business

About you:

We’re looking for a skilled engineer with a strong foundation in tailings or geotechnical engineering, combined with a passion for working on complex projects that make a difference. Ideally, you have:

• A degree in civil, geotechnical, or mining engineering (or similar)
• 8+ years’ experience in the design and management of tailings or mine waste infrastructure
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and project coordination skills
• Background working for mid-large size consultancies, engineering service providers and/or mining operators
• Proven ability to engage with clients, build trust, and deliver quality outcomes
• Chartered status (CPEng or equivalent) or working toward accreditation

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.