Senior-Principal Waste Engineer/Team Lead

Senior-Principal Waste Engineer/Team Lead

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Talis Consultants is a national multi-disciplinary consultancy with offices in Perth, Newcastle, Brisbane, and Nowra and other operating bases in Melbourne, Kalgoorlie, and Hobart. We specialise in providing expert services in Waste Management, Environmental Services, Engineering, Asset Management, Spatial Intelligence and Noise Management. At Talis, we value our employees and are committed to your professional growth. We work toward an inclusive and supportive culture to ensure your contributions are recognised and celebrated. Fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference. The Opportunity: As part of our growth Talis is seeking a Senior/Principal level Waste Engineer to join us on a permanent full-time basis in Brisbane. This position will lead and support our Waste Engineering Service offering on the East Coast of Australia. The position duties include, but are not limited to: Technical input on landfill design projects including: basal lining systems; leachate, gas and surface water management systems; closure and capping system; capacity modelling and phasing plans. Technical input on Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Facilities design projects, including: structures; drainage systems; traffic management systems; feasibility assessments and financial modelling; approvals input and guidance. Coordination of necessary field investigations including site inspections and geotechnical investigations, interpretation of data and stability risk assessments. Preparation of design documentation including specifications, bills of quantities, designer's risk assessment and construction quality assurance plans. Tendering of construction works (including local government procurement process); Evaluation and contract administration; Construction quality assurance and superintendent work. Position Requirements: Civil / Environmental / Geotechnical Engineering degree or similar; 5+ years’ experience on waste management infrastructure or similar design projects; Construction quality assurance and superintendent experience for landfills or similar facilities; Technical involvement in earthworks, roads, drainage and other public works projects; Experience in project management and managing staff; Ideally experience in hydrogeological and geotechnical investigations; Excellent reporting and communication skills; Strong AutoCAD appreciation and similar packages; Assist in identifying and securing business development opportunities. Why you should work for Talis: At Talis, we value our people and are committed to providing our employees with a working environment that enables you to work to your full potential. Some other benefits of working at Talis include; Open and supportive leadership environment Join a friendly and dynamic work culture Fun staff events and activities Competitive salary package A Perkbox account – giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more! Onboarding buddy program and access to Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects Central based office in Brisbane Flexible working conditions Professional membership fees paid for Apply: Talis celebrates diversity and inclusion within our organisation. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to join our organisation and apply. To express interest in this opportunity, please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience through the ‘Apply Now’ function below. Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position.

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