Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Aurecon Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career progression & mentoring

Global iconic projects

Parental leave & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground & Underground team in Sydney, shaping major infrastructure projects and pushing technical boundaries. You’ll lead and mentor engineers, manage medium to large geotechnical investigations, review designs and support business development while delivering technically complex outcomes for clients across NSW.

We value curiosity, collaboration and impact, offering a flexible, supportive environment with opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• 15+ years geotechnical engineering experience required.
• CPEng and professional registration preferred.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of engineers and geologists.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of geotechnical services across multidisciplinary projects from feasibility to construction.
• Manage medium to large-scale geotechnical investigations and design packages with scope, budget and resourcing.
• Provide technical leadership on complex geotechnical problems and review advanced analyses.
• Lead proposals and tenders including scope, delivery strategy and commercial inputs.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for work.
• Mentor and develop team members within Ground Engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Education

CPEng registration

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

An exciting Associate level role within our Sydney Ground Engineering team. Focus on shaping the future direction of Sydney. Rewarding career path in a culture of innovation, diversity & eminence.

Design What’s Beneath. Shape What’s Next.

What if the work you did every day helped shape cities, communities and the future of infrastructure?

At Aurecon, that’s exactly what we do. We don’t just solve geotechnical challenges — we rethink them. From complex underground works to major infrastructure, we bring ideas to life in ways that are smarter, more sustainable and future-focused.

Now, we’re looking for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground & Underground team — someone who’s ready to lead, mentor and push technical boundaries.

What will you do?

In this position you will join the Ground and Underground Engineering Practice in our Transport Service Group, where you will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘Bring Ideas to Life’ for our clients. With a focus on growing our Ground Engineering capabilities in NSW we are actively recruiting a senior technical person who is passionate about working collaboratively and on building eminence. You’ll play a key role in delivering technically complex, high-impact projects while helping grow the capability of those around you.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the delivery of geotechnical services across multidisciplinary projects from feasibility and concept design through detailed design and construction.
• Lead and manage medium to large-scale geotechnical investigations and design packages, including scope, programme, budget, resourcing, risk and quality.
• Provide technical leadership on complex geotechnical problems, including directing and reviewing advanced analysis using tools such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio and Rocscience.
• Manage, review and lead proposals and tenders, including scope development, delivery strategy and commercial inputs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identify and shape opportunities, and support ongoing business development.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to engineers and geologists, supporting the ongoing development of the Ground Engineering team.
• Drive technical excellence through technical review, application of relevant standards and development and sharing of geotechnical knowledge.
• Manage multidisciplinary interfaces to achieve integrated, practical and commercially appropriate design solutions.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing across project delivery and client interactions.
• Apply strong written and verbal communication, commercial judgement and technical expertise to resolve complex project and client challenges.

What can you bring to the team?

You’re technically strong, commercially aware and passionate about continuous learning.

We’re Looking For

• 15+ years’ geotechnical engineering experience
• CPEng and relevant professional registration
• Strong technical capability with experience leading and reviewing complex geotechnical design and investigations
• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships and driving client focused outcomes
• Proven leadership, mentoring and development of engineers and geologists
• Involvement in industry bodies such as AGS (desirable)
• Australian citizen (desirable)
• While not mandatory, it is desirable that you are eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance. Where required for the role, Aurecon will support successful applicants through the relevant clearance process. For more information on eligibility requirements, please visit the AGSVA website: https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

Why Aurecon?

Because here, your career is as important as the projects you work on.

We’re proud to be recognised as a leader in innovation and sustainability — but what really sets us apart is how we invest in our people.

At Aurecon, You’ll Get

• Flexible work that fits your life (hybrid, part-time, job share options)
• Real career progression supported by mentoring and our Careers Hub
• Opportunities to work on iconic, meaningful projects across Australia and globally
• Competitive parental leave, wellbeing programs and cultural holiday swaps

Who We Are

Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company — but more importantly, we’re a community of problem solvers, innovators and creators.

We’ve helped deliver some of Sydney’s most iconic and complex infrastructure, from NorthConnex and WestConnex to Allianz Stadium, Sydney Metro and major energy and water infrastructure across NSW.

Ready to make your mark?

If you’re driven by curiosity, motivated by impact and ready to help shape the future — we’d love to hear from you.

At Aurecon, it’s not just about what you’ve done. It’s about what you’ll bring, who you are, and the ideas you’re ready to create.

Bring your ideas. Build your future.