Associate or Principal Geotechnical Engineer

CMW Geosciences; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Training / CPD and Engineers Australia

Office social events

Flexible office hours

Health insurance discount

Career progression pathways

Employee discounts

Job summary

CMW Geosciences, based in Adelaide, is seeking an Associate or Principal Geotechnical Engineer with 10+ years of consultancy experience. You will contribute technical leadership across diverse projects and mentor junior engineers throughout project lifecycles. The role involves strong communication, planning, and travel as needed.

Join a Kiwa Group-backed firm offering professional development, CPD, and career pathways within a collaborative geotechnical team in Tonsley.

Qualifications

• Must have Civil Engineering, Geology or Earth Science Degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer in a consultancy setting.
• Full Australian working rights; registration with RPEQ, CPEng or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across a diverse range of projects, providing technical expertise and practical solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to support their technical and professional growth.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written"

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering, Geology or Earth Science Degree

Job description

About Us

Since starting in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 23 offices with over 350 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate engineers and geologists who provide quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

As part of the Kiwa Group, we're backed by a global network of 12,000+ staff across 35+ countries

About the role

Based in Tonsley, our Adelaide team is looking for an Associate or Principal Geotechnical Engineer with over 10 years' experience to join the Team.

We are seeking a well-rounded geotechnical engineer who can contribute across a diverse range of projects, providing technical expertise, practical solutions, and support throughout the project lifecycle.

You will also play an active role in mentoring and developing junior team members, supporting their technical and professional growth.

What You'll Need

• A Civil Engineering, Geology or Earth Science Degree
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer in a consultancy setting
• Full Australian working rights
• RPEQ, CPEng or relevant professional body registration
• Good interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to travel if required

What You'll Get

• Additional Day Leave on your Birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Leasing
• Provision of minimum of 50 hours Training / CPD per year and paid membership to Engineers Australia
• Office social events throughout the year
• Flexible office hours
• Corporate health insurance discount
• Ongoing internal trainings, mentoring program and clear pathways for career progression
• Access to exclusive employee discounts through our rewards platform