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Form of workAbout FSG
FSG is a leading employee-owned geotechnical consulting practice with over 90 staff within Australia working across a broad range of markets, including infrastructure, mining, energy, transportation, land development, property & buildings, utilities and industrial developments. We work in urban, rural and remote locations in onshore, near-shore / marine and offshore environments. Our clients include principal contractors, consultants, specialist geotechnical contractors, mining and energy companies, private owners/developers and government agencies, insurers and legal firms.
FSG was established in 2010 and has offices in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. We have successfully delivered specialised geotechnical and foundation engineering services on more than 1,000 projects across Australia.
We aspire to provide industry-leading technical advice to our clients and partner with them to develop, bid for and deliver successful projects. We provide practical solutions and advice backed by extensive project experience and technical expertise.
Our key point of difference is our people. FSG seek to employ and develop leaders within their chosen area of geotechnical practice in order to provide our staff and clients with the highest level of technical expertise.
About the role
We have new opportunities for Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to join our growing Brisbane office. The role will initially include a significant fieldwork component that will provide the opportunity for travel across Queensland and elsewhere and involve the following:
- Planning, coordinating and conducting geotechnical investigations including fieldwork and scheduling laboratory testing.
- Training in field testing techniques and involvement in a range of on-site investigation and testing activities.
- Provision of construction phase site assessment services.
- Interpretation of geotechnical data gathered during the site investigations, performing analysis and developing recommendations to be implemented in design and construction.
- Involvement in a range of projects both locally and nationally, including large scale building developments and infrastructure works.
- The opportunity to develop your skills and expertise, with guidance from industry leading professionals.
- Over time we expect our field staff to move from a largely field based role to an office-based role incorporating analysis, design and reporting for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects for building, infrastructure and energy/resources applications.
Benefits and perks
FSG offers industry competitive remuneration packages and a dynamic and rewarding work environment, within a culture of support and mentoring for our staff. Our people are encouraged to further their skills and expertise and take responsibility as they deliver high quality services to a diverse client base.
Training and development led by senior personnel is a key element of our workplace, and the scale and variety of projects we are involved in offer a challenging and fulfilling career opportunity.
Skills and experience
The role would best suit someone with the following attributes & experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology or in your penultimate year of study.
- 0 – 3 years’ experience in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology
- Experience in site investigation and/or construction phase geotechnical services would be an advantage
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Team oriented and ability to interact successfully with people in a range of industry positions and roles
- A full driver's licence
- You must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
