Senior Project Engineer - Tailings

About the role Thiess is currently recruiting a Senior Project Engineer for the Tailings Storage Facility at our Eva Copper Mine Project, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa.

This role is being offered as a max-term contract of 12-18 months, providing a great opportunity to be part of an exciting new project!

We strongly encourage locals in Northwest Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations people, to apply for this role on a BIBO basis. Depending on the successful candidate's location, the role can also be offered on a FIFO roster from Brisbane, with on-site accommodation provided.

Reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer, you will provide onsite construction engineering support ensuring the safe execution of the Project.

Key responsibilities in this role will include :

Contributing to or leading the design, assessment, and review of tailings storage facilities and related infrastructure

Supporting technical analysis, including geotechnical, civil, or hydrological modelling

Preparing high-quality reports, designs, and project documentation

Leading or contributing to site investigations, inspections, and audits

Supporting or managing client relationships, project delivery, and proposal development

Providing mentorship to junior staff and contributing to a culture of technical excellence and collaboration

Engaging with multidisciplinary teams including water, environmental, geotech, and mine planning professionals

About you

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in construction of Tailing Dam (2+ years will be considered)

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or equivalent

Experience leading or mentoring engineers or supervisors

Strong focus on governance, reporting and delivery performance Ability to manage safety, schedule and cost effectively

Confident communicator with solid stakeholder management skills

Australian work rights are required for this position

What Thiess can do for you

Brisbane based until January then a 2 / 1 FIFO roster

Full camp accommodation provided

Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO, DIDO, BIBO)

Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement

The flexibility of working within a global mining services provider

A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing

Competitive package with the eligibility for annual bonus scheme

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