Geotechnical Engineer (Underground and Open Pit)

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Geotechnical Engineer (Underground and Open Pit) for its Cowal Gold Operations near West Wyalong, Australia. The role reports to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and works an 8:6 roster with 12-hour day shifts, allowing extended time at home while helping shape safe, productive and sustainable mining activities. It sits within an expanding underground operation and involves close work with technical and operational teams.

Key responsibilities

• Influence safe and productive mining through geotechnical design and analysis.
• Help manage critical ground control, rockfall and geotechnical risks across the operation.
• Partner with mining engineers and operational teams to optimise ground stability and recovery.
• Build and maintain geotechnical models that support decision-making and risk management.
• Provide geotechnical input for development and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety, reliability and performance.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Geoscience, Civil Engineering (Geomechanics) or a related discipline.
• Geotechnical experience in a mining environment.
• Knowledge of geotechnical controls, mining operations and risk management principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.
• Experience in underground hard rock mining and ground control management is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Geotechnical modelling
• CAD software

What we offer

• Relocation support and salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing).
• Life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses and employee share scheme.
• Referral bonuses, recognition program and study assistance.
• Parental leave of 18 weeks, discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• Flexible work options and bus transport to and from West Wyalong at the start and end of shifts.