Senior Project Engineer

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change. Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. Thiess is the place to make things happen. 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 Wh at 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 About us Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining. We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. Learn more Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at How to apply This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess. To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below. Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr