Geotechnical Design Associate

Ground Connect; Perth; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ground Recruitment in Perth is seeking a Geotechnical Design Associate to join our client, a well-established engineering consultancy. You will work with experienced geotechnical professionals on diverse infrastructure, mining, energy, and urban development projects in Australia.

You will contribute to site investigations, design foundations, soil-structure interaction, and FEM analyses, while mentoring junior engineers and engaging with clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering; postgraduate geotechnical qualification preferred.
• Strong design experience with FEM, slope stability, and foundations.
• Proficient geotechnical software and data interpretation.

Responsabilités

• Site investigations and ground characterisation.
• Foundation and retention system design.
• Soil-structure interaction and finite element modelling.
• Slope stability, ground improvement, and working platform assessments.
• Temporary works and construction phase support.
• Project management and client engagement.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical leadership.
• Report writing with factual and interpretive design recommendations.

Connaissances

2D/3D FEM

Slope stability

Foundations

Geotechnical software

Lab tests data interpretation

Communication

Driver's license

Formation

Civil Engineering degree

Postgraduate Geotechnical Engineering

Outils

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Excel

Description du poste

Geotechnical Design Associate

Discreet Search | Ground Recruitment

A well-established, employee-owned engineering consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join its high-performing team in Perth. With a national presence and a portfolio of thousands of successful projects, the firm is recognised for delivering practical, technically robust solutions across infrastructure, mining, energy, and urban development.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a technically diverse role offering strong mentorship, varied projects, and a clear pathway to leadership.

The Opportunity

In this role, you'll collaborate with some of Australia's most experienced geotechnical professionals and contribute to:

• Site investigations and ground characterisation
• Foundation and retention system design
• Soil-structure interaction and finite element modelling
• Slope stability, ground improvement, and working platform assessments
• Temporary works and construction phase support
• Project management and client engagement
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical leadership
• Report writing, both factual (e.g. site logs, test results) and interpretive (e.g. design recommendations, risk assessments)

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering (postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering preferred)
• Strong technical design experience (2D/3D FEM, slope stability, foundations)
• Proficiency in geotechnical software and spreadsheet-based analysis
• Skilled in interpreting lab and in-situ test data
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Full driver's licence

Why This Role?

• Employee-owned structure with a long-term view
• Mentorship from Principal Engineers and technical leaders
• Diverse projects across urban, regional, and offshore environments
• Supportive culture focused on development and inclusion
• Flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary package