Geotechnical Design Engineer - Mentored, Flexible, Employee-Owned

Ground Connect; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

2D/3D FEM

Slope stability

Foundations

Geotechnical software

Lab tests data interpretation

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Postgraduate Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Excel

Job description

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.