Full-Time

Senior Principal Closure Engineer

Posted on 8/22/2026

Egis Group

Egis Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, builds, and operates intelligent infrastructure

No salary listed

Brisbane QLD, Australia

Hybrid

Flexible remote working options are available; site visits and travel to client sites may be required.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • At least 15 years of experience in a similar technical consulting role, with a strong background in the resources sector.
  • A tertiary engineering degree in Civil, Mining, Environmental, or an equivalent field.
  • Demonstrated experience in mine closure planning and/or engineering design supporting closure projects.
  • Experience preparing and managing closure cost estimates or costing for civil execution works.
  • Technical skills in data analysis and technical engineering documentation, including design specifications.
  • Commercial acumen, including fostering client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
  • Project management experience across all project life stages.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think broadly while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team and under pressure.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and manage the development of mine closure plans and closure designs, including closure design, closure cost estimating, and strategic reviews.
  • Collaborate with national closure practitioners, including closure planners, engineers, and environmental scientists, to deliver the business strategy for Closure and Remediation.
  • Support and manage technical engineering design activities, including landform design, slope stability analyses, tailings cover and capping design, and surface water management design.
  • Contribute to engineering studies throughout the project lifecycle, including management of conceptual designs in project engineering and technical integration capacities.
  • Develop mine closure plans and regulatory documentation in accordance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards.
  • Undertake site visits to client sites when required.
  • Deliver and coordinate projects and proposals, including project management.
  • Lead a team of closure specialists and assist with the team's development and growth.
  • Support and approve associated technical work related to the discipline and project management activities.
  • Participate in client management and business development.

Starting

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France

Founded

1949

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • April 2026 results showed €2.389 billion turnover, 10.4% growth, and €5.4 billion backlog.
  • Egis hit 2026 targets two years early, signaling execution strength and pricing power.
  • Management targets defense, data centers, and energy expansion through 2026, broadening demand exposure.

What critics are saying

  • Eight acquisitions in 2025 and Africa reshuffling strain integration and management bandwidth.
  • Egis's private-equity ownership under Tikehau, Apollo S3, ADIA, and Neuberger pushes exit pressure.
  • A failed U.S. integration after Lochner's rebrand would undermine Egis's North American growth thesis.

What makes Egis Group unique

  • Egis spans 70 countries, combining design, operations, and concessions under one platform.
  • August 2026 Lochner rebrand gives Egis 1,500-plus U.S. professionals and 70 offices.
  • 2025 acquisitions RockSol, Engeny, Peracon, and Ecometrix deepen transport, water, and energy specialization.

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Pulse 2.0
Aug 19th, 2026
Lochner rebrands as Egis following 2025 merger, creating unified US infrastructure firm with 1,500+ professionals

H.W. Lochner has completed its rebrand as Egis following their merger in July 2025, creating a unified US infrastructure business with over 1,500 professionals across 70 offices. The combined organisation offers services across transportation, water, energy and environmental infrastructure. It integrates Lochner's 80-plus years of US infrastructure experience with Egis' global expertise in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility. Globally, Egis operates in 70 countries with approximately 23,500 employees. The company ranks 17th on Engineering News-Record's Top 225 International Design Firms list and seventh in transportation. Laurent Germain, Egis Group CEO, said the rebrand strengthens their US market position and enables them to leverage their global network to address complex client challenges.

PR Newswire
Feb 13th, 2026
Lochner appoints Karen Wiemelt to board with 35 years of nuclear and energy leadership

Lochner, an Egis Group company, has appointed Karen Wiemelt to its Board of Directors. Wiemelt brings over 35 years of leadership experience in the nuclear and energy sectors, with expertise in programme management, environmental remediation and strategic planning. Wiemelt previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Jacobs, where she led the company's global Energy, Security and Technology business unit. In that role, she managed a portfolio exceeding $1.5 billion in annual revenue and over 8,000 employees worldwide. She has also served on numerous industry and corporate boards. Founded in 1944, Lochner merged with Egis Group in July 2025, positioning it as the cornerstone of Egis' US growth strategy. Wiemelt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

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Nov 24th, 2025
Egis Acquires Colorado-Based RockSol Consulting Group

CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services, has acquired RockSol Consulting Group, Inc., a Colorado-based transportation infrastructure firm specializing in engineering, planning, environmental compliance, design, construction management, inspection, and materials testing. The acquisition strengthens Egis' transportation market position in the fast-growing Mountain States and West region of the U.S. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Thornton, Colorado, RockSol is known for the highest standard of reliability and quality in delivering highway, bridge, transit, and public works projects that enhance safety, preserve environmental resources, and improve communities. With more than 240 employees, RockSol serves municipalities, counties, state Departments of Transportation, and federal civilian agencies throughout the Western U.S. "We warmly welcome President and Founder Saeid Saeb and our new colleagues from RockSol," said Terry Ruhl, Chief Executive Officer of Egis in the U.S

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Sep 16th, 2025
Egis Acquires Ecometrix, Bolstering Environmental and Water Capabilities in Canada

/CNW/ - Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services, has acquired Ecometrix, a leading...

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Jul 7th, 2025
Tikehau Capital Raises €1 Billion to Support Egis’ Next Phase of Growth, With Backing From an Apollo S3 / ADIA Consortium and Neuberger Berman as Co-Lead Investors

Regulatory News: Tikehau Capital (Paris:TKO), the global alternative asset manager, announces a capital raise for its portfolio company Egis, reaffirming its...

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