Senior to Principal Geotechnical or Geological Engineer (Tailings) at Bgc Engineering Inc. in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

project management

technical lead

field supervision

client liaison

business development

staff training

Train, mentor, and supervise the work of junior and intermediate staff
Work with client representatives
Help promote BGC's vision, values, and culture amongst BGC staff and clients
Manage projects, including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and scope
Participate in business development, including identifying new opportunities, promoting BGC’s capacity for undertaking innovative and advanced technical projects, and proposal writing
Act as a project engineer and technical lead for tailings projects
Organize and supervise field programs, including: site investigation, construction, and dam safety inspections

Requirements

14-20 yrs

tailings dam

rpeq

civil eng

communication

travel

14-20 years of relevant work experience
Experience in tailings dam site investigation, design, or construction support
Travel as required, which could include extended shifts at remote sites
Registered (or eligible for registration) as an RPEQ
Undergraduate degree in Civil or Geological Engineering
Experience in tailings management
Excellent communication skills
Experience working within Australia’s regulatory and geological landscape
At BGC, we use Artificial Intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process, however all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team.

Benefits

Professional development and mentoring opportunities
Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements
Opportunity to work from other BGC offices in Canada and the United States

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

drug and alcohol testing may be required prior to field work
valid driver's license and traffic history report required

Company

Overview

1990

Year Founded

The company was established as a geotechnical consultancy in Vancouver.

US$750M

Annual Revenues

The company's annual revenues have grown to nearly US$750 million, reflecting its global expansion and success.

Over the years, it has tackled major projects—from tailings dam risk systems in mining to railway landslide remediation.
Specializing in geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, environmental science, geoscience, and bespoke software tools.
Its global footprint spans offices across North & South America, the Caribbean and Australia, tackling complex earth-science challenges.
Recognition includes awards for innovative dam-safety platforms and AI-powered rock-fall prediction tools.
Notably, it engineers proactive risk management systems for railways, designing tunnels, slopes, foundations, and retaining walls.

Culture + Values

Engage responsibility for positive impact on communities and environments
Integrate ESG mission into everyday operations, corporate culture and global strategy
Reward and recognize sustainability innovations internally
Promote safety through regular H₂S Alive and hazardous-environment training

Environment + Sustainability

40% reduction

Embodied Carbon Reduction

Structural designs achieve up to a 40% reduction in embodied carbon compared to standard concrete frames.

Committed to understanding and reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions
Internal initiatives include renewable-energy electricity contracts, paperless offices, LED lighting, recycling, and reusable keep-cups
Project-based actions include early-stage carbon calculations, embodied-carbon assessments, sustainable material selection, water-sensitive, and adaptive design
Partner with Infrastructure Sustainability Council—earned Silver (EastLink WA) and Excellent (Smithfield Bypass) ratings
Collaborate via SmartCrete CRC on low-carbon concrete innovations
Net-zero target: Carbon-neutrality ambition integrated; first all-electric net-zero building delivered; aim for full net-zero by 2050

Inclusion & Diversity

3.8/5 Rating

Diversity Inclusion Score

The company has received a rating of 3.8 out of 5 for equality, diversity, and inclusion as reported on Glassdoor.

No detailed public disclosures on gender ratios or specific DEI metrics available

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About Us

Careers

Company

Overview

1990

Year Founded

The company was established as a geotechnical consultancy in Vancouver.

US$750M

Annual Revenues

The company's annual revenues have grown to nearly US$750 million, reflecting its global expansion and success.

Over the years, it has tackled major projects—from tailings dam risk systems in mining to railway landslide remediation.
Specializing in geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, environmental science, geoscience, and bespoke software tools.
Its global footprint spans offices across North & South America, the Caribbean and Australia, tackling complex earth-science challenges.
Recognition includes awards for innovative dam-safety platforms and AI-powered rock-fall prediction tools.
Notably, it engineers proactive risk management systems for railways, designing tunnels, slopes, foundations, and retaining walls.

Culture + Values

Engage responsibility for positive impact on communities and environments
Integrate ESG mission into everyday operations, corporate culture and global strategy
Reward and recognize sustainability innovations internally
Promote safety through regular H₂S Alive and hazardous-environment training

Environment + Sustainability

40% reduction

Embodied Carbon Reduction

Structural designs achieve up to a 40% reduction in embodied carbon compared to standard concrete frames.

Committed to understanding and reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions
Internal initiatives include renewable-energy electricity contracts, paperless offices, LED lighting, recycling, and reusable keep-cups
Project-based actions include early-stage carbon calculations, embodied-carbon assessments, sustainable material selection, water-sensitive, and adaptive design
Partner with Infrastructure Sustainability Council—earned Silver (EastLink WA) and Excellent (Smithfield Bypass) ratings
Collaborate via SmartCrete CRC on low-carbon concrete innovations
Net-zero target: Carbon-neutrality ambition integrated; first all-electric net-zero building delivered; aim for full net-zero by 2050

Inclusion & Diversity

3.8/5 Rating

Diversity Inclusion Score

The company has received a rating of 3.8 out of 5 for equality, diversity, and inclusion as reported on Glassdoor.

No detailed public disclosures on gender ratios or specific DEI metrics available

Articles

About Us

Careers