Engineering Geologist — Field & Slope Stability Expert

DOUGLAS PEOPLE PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

5 weeks’ annual leave after 5 years

Tuition & study leave support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Douglas Partners in Sydney seeks an Engineering Geologist with 5+ years of geotechnical experience to join our team. The role involves building geotechnical models, landslip risk assessment and slope stability analyses for diverse projects, with opportunity to liaise with clients and assist in business development.

The position offers a mix of outdoor work, analysis and report writing, plus mentoring within a collaborative, safety‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Five years' professional geotechnical experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Engineer (BE) or Bachelor Geology.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong communication with colleagues, clients and contractors.
• Good problem solving and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical models for buildings, infrastructure and other projects.
• Undertake landslip risk assessment for residential to large-scale projects.
• Perform slope stability analyses using SLOPE/W.
• Advise clients and internal teams on slope stability and remediation measures.
• Plan and coordinate field investigations for diverse projects.
• Coordinate site inspection, testing and monitoring services.
• Assess stability of deep excavations and advise on stabilisation measures.
• Prepare proposals and write site investigation and construction phase reports.
• Support business development and mentoring within Douglas Partners.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Slope stability

Landslip risk assessment

Client liaison

Report writing

SLOPE/W

Education

Bachelor's degree in BE or Geology

Tools

SLOPE/W

Job description

Douglas Partners in Sydney seeks an Engineering Geologist with 5+ years of geotechnical experience to join our team. The role involves building geotechnical models, landslip risk assessment and slope stability analyses for diverse projects, with opportunity to liaise with clients and assist in business development.

The position offers a mix of outdoor work, analysis and report writing, plus mentoring within a collaborative, safety‑oriented environment.