Engineering Geologist

Location:  Sydney, NSW 

About the Company

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consulting firm employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices across Australia.  

Visit our website to learn more at www.douglaspartners.com.au

What the role is

Our West Ryde office is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join our Sydney team. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a practically minded Engineering Geologist who enjoys a mixture of outdoor work, analysis and report writing.  The ideal candidate will be keen to liaise with existing clients, understand their requirements and work with them to deliver positive outcomes in a timely manner. 

Some of the practical geotechnical activities in the field include (but are not limited to):

• Creation of geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical models for a range of building, infrastructure and other projects;
• Undertake landslip risk assessment for projects ranging from residential developments to large scale infrastructure projects;
• Undertake slope stability analyses for landslip and bulk excavation projects using software such as SLOPE/W;
• Clearly and confidently advise clients and in-house engineering/design teams on slope stability aspects, stabilisation measures and remediation of slopes and excavations;
• Planning and coordinating field investigations for a wide variety of medium to large-scale residential / commercial / industrial / infrastructure projects;
• Coordination and oversight of site inspection / testing / monitoring services for construction sites for a range of deep excavation, earthworks, road and rail projects;
• Undertake inspections and provide advice on the stability of deep excavations (e.g. for basements) and advise on stabilisation measures such as rock bolting and anchoring; 
• Prepare proposals and write reports for site investigation, assessments and construction phase services;
• Business development, client development and management; 
• Mentoring of others in the Douglas Partners team.

Given the variety of project work available throughout the year, there is a mix of field work and office-based time. 

About You

To be considered for this role, the successful applicant will:

• Have at least 3 years’ professional experience as an Engineering Geologist;
• Have a keen interest and passion for engineering geology, geotechnical engineering and geology;
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Competently operate effectively both in a small team environment and independently;
• Demonstrate a positive ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Enjoy working both outdoors and in the office; and
• Achieved a Bachelor of Geology degree;

Additional Beneficial Experience and Skills Include:

• Masters in Engineering Science (Geotechnical Engineering or Hydrogeology), or in Geology;
• Construction phase services or mining experience, where you were responsible for nominating and specifying support;
• Competent user of GiS and geological/geotechnical software such as Leapfrog, finite element modelling (e.g PLAXIS) and QGiS or ArcGiS.

Training and Development

• Broad exposure across entire project life cycle;
• Direct access to highly technical Senior Engineers;
• Ongoing professional development courses.

What's in it for you

• Gain experience in all sectors of the business;
• Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry’s top leaders;
• Further educational support for tuition fees and study leave;
• Professional bonuses for industry accreditations;
• Opportunities to work across Australia (we have 19 offices in both regional and metropolitan locations!);
• Company provided phone and laptop;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Enhanced leave and superannuation after milestones;
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing;
• Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals;
• A work culture that is empowering, fun and inclusive where people matter!

Application should include

• a brief cover letter demonstrating how you would fulfil this role;
• a resume and any work experience references; and
• a copy of university transcript.

This position is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents or with permanent work rights in Australia.

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)