Description
We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer - Dam Break Specialist to join our team in London. As part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and modellers, you will work on projects worldwide, providing specialised technical input focused on tailings management facilities, heap leach facilities, water impoundments, and waste rock dump design.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your involvement in projects, including time, budget, and quality control
- Preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates
- Travelling within the UK and internationally to assist clients and support construction of WSP designs
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with new and existing clients
- Liaising with the Mining Team networks and participating in Europe's Mining Team meetings and calls
- Providing mentoring and coaching to other team members
- Assisting in carrying out business development activities
We are looking for someone who can:
- Undertake dam breach and flood modelling studies
- Develop and manage hydraulic and debris-flow models
- Perform consequence assessments, including inundation mapping, impact classification, and consequence evaluation
- Support risk analysis activities and interpret material characterisation and rheological laboratory test data
- Prepare clear, concise technical reports and collaborate with geotechnical, hydrology, and water management specialists
Requirements:
- Experience in dam breach analysis, tailings breach modelling, or flood consequence assessment
- Demonstrated capability in one or more of the following software packages: QGIS, FLO-2D, HEC-RAS, Civil 3D
- Understanding of material behaviour and rheology relevant to tailings or debris-flow modelling
- Experience supporting or contributing to risk assessments and consequence classification studies
- Technical writing skills, with experience producing professional, well-structured reports
Desirable Experience:
- Experience with tailings storage facilities (TSFs) or dam safety projects
- Familiarity with international guidelines and frameworks, such as GISTM, CDA / ANCOLD / ICOLD guidance
- Experience working on mining or large infrastructure projects
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