Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer

• Join our world class Geotechnical consulting group
• Develop your successful future as a specialist
• Be part of our vibrant and growing East Coast team

We’ve been connecting great people with great projects for over 60 years.

About the role

As specialists in our field, we’re continuously improving the way we approach the complex projects and the innovative solutions we deliver for our clients.

Reporting to the Practice Leader, in this position you can expect to be involved in the full cycle of very interesting and complex projects.

The ideal candidate will be genuinely interested in geotechnical data management and interpretation, including supervision of site investigations and of a variety of projects related to geotechnical engineering, including earthworks and slope stabilisation projects. You’ll also contribute to the technical analysis and preparation of interpretative technical reports.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with our geotechnical experts on a variety of projects across several sectors from infrastructure to mining and urban developments.

Our Melbourne office is an integral part of the East Coast geotechnical business. In a close-knit and growing local office, you’ll be part of the much larger east coast geotechnical team.

About you

Technical excellence is important; consulting skills are equally as important. We require all our consulting engineers to have excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong team and client relationships.

Ideally you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Geology
• Between 3 and 6-years’ experience in geotechnical investigations including a thorough understanding of soil and rock logging and some experience in the installation of monitoring instruments
• Experience in detailed design of shallow and deep foundations, earthworks and formations, slope stability assessment
• Experience in modelling – LeapFrog 3D geological modelling would be well regarded
• A keen interest in developing your project management skills, as well as your technical and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, a passion for technical excellence, and a thirst for knowledge.

About us

Every day, our people come together to find solutions for our clients’ complex challenges.
Our experts are at the forefront of their specialisation in engineering, geotechnical, environmental, and project management services.

Whether in Australia, New Zealand, or collaborating on projects across the globe, you’ll be part of a team of over 20,000 professionals committed to affecting positive change.

Why join us?

• We delight in delivering strong technical solutions for our clients. It’s in our DNA.
• We’re proud of our experts and our projects. We’re generous in celebrating them.
• We invest in our people. Our technical and leadership training builds careers.
• We understand work isn’t everything. We support you to make space for the other parts of your life.
• We make a difference. Some projects are large and iconic; others are small and complex. They all enhance our world.

Our benefits include:

• Professional and technical development opportunities including supportive environment to pursue professional development training across the industry
• Technically challenging projects across a wide variety of clients and market sectors
• Support for flexible work arrangements, including variable start and finish times, working from home/hybrid work and part-time hours
• Leave options and support, including Paid Parental and Partner Leave, purchase of additional leave, and salary packaging
• State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations, health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Professional memberships

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We care about what makes us different - and it’s our people. We understand that uniqueness delivers new thinking. Our clients do too.
We’re committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the rich diversity of the communities in which we work.