Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM; Nambour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Ongoing learning

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative environment

Job summary

AECOM is looking for a motivated Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to join their Civil Infrastructure, Geotechnical Engineering and Tunnelling Team in South-East Queensland. The successful candidate will conduct geotechnical site investigations, prepare reports, and support projects across various sectors including transportation, water, and energy. A degree in Engineering Geology or a related field is required, along with 2–10 years of experience. Opportunities for development and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Willingness to undertake regular fieldwork and travel.
• Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics and site investigation practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake geotechnical site investigations.
• Conduct soil profiling and rock core logging.
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports.

Skills

Engineering geology

Geotechnical engineering

Soil and rock mechanics

Site investigation

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary degree in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

OpenGround

gINT

Rocscience

GeoStudio

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Overview

AECOM seeks a motivated Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer for its Civil Infrastructure, Geotechnical Engineering and Tunnelling Team based in South‑East Queensland. The role supports projects across infrastructure, transportation, water, dams, buildings, energy and environment sectors throughout Queensland, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and undertake geotechnical site investigations, including drilling supervision, sampling, and in‑situ testing.
• Conduct soil profiling and rock core logging per Australian Standard AS 1726:2017.
• Collect and manage soil and rock samples; coordinate laboratory testing programs.
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports.
• Perform desktop studies, data review, interpretation, and technical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors and project teams to resolve geotechnical challenges.
• Assist with tender submissions, scope development and preliminary cost estimates.
• Support geotechnical analyses for foundations, slope stability, pavement designs, earthworks and other geo‑structures.
• Ensure work complies with relevant standards, guidelines and safety procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–10 years in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Relevant tertiary degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline; professional registration or working towards RPGeo, CPEng or RPEQ (or eligible through mutual recognition).
• Willingness to undertake regular fieldwork and travel when required.
• Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics, slope stability and site investigation practices.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as OpenGround / gINT, Rocscience, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, Leapfrog or similar, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.

Benefits & Development

The role provides a balanced mix of fieldwork and office‑based technical work, opportunities to develop technical expertise, mentorship, ongoing learning, flexible work arrangements and a supportive collaborative environment.

Applications are reviewed as they come in; the role may close earlier than expected. If interested, please apply promptly.