Geotechnical Engineer

Bouygues Construction Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support design, risk management and ground improvement projects. You will report to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and contribute to excavations, earth retaining structures, foundation systems, and ground investigations.

The role involves site investigations, data collection, and geotechnical testing with supervision. A bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering or geology is required, with Chartered status

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or Geology.
• Progression of professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered status with Engineers Australia).
• Competency in geotechnical design software, soil/rock mechanics, or earthwork testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the T2D Project Values.
• Assist in site investigations, data collection, mapping and geotechnical testing.
• Conduct daily observations for geotechnical risks during construction and report them.
• Prepare basic calculations, drawings, and technical reports under supervision.
• Undertake instrument and monitoring assessments of ground movements with construction progress.
• Review temporary and permanent works design drawings and reports for specific structures.
• Ensure compliance with project standards, quality and safety procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Contribute to geotechnical model development and stability analyses.

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Site investigations

Earthworks analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Geology

Chartered status with Engineers Australia

Tools

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Laboratory testing methods

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer Job Alerts Link Job Description Geotechnical Engineer Job Location City: Adelaide Country/Region: Australia Contract Type: Permanent Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: Hybrid Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 4584 Information at a Glance

At Bouygues Construction Australia, we are dedicated to the design, construction, and delivery of nation shaping projects across civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy and services.
We have proudly been working in Australia for more than 25 years.
Our local experience in underpinned by significant global expertise and resourcing.

About the Role

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will report to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and play a key role in managing geotechnical and civil engineering risks and developing and assist in creating design solutions for excavations, earth retaining structures, foundation systems and ground improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold the T2D Project Values
• Assist in conducting site investigations, data collection, mapping and geotechnical testing
• Actively undertake daily observations for geotechnical risks, during the construction of Key Structures and report these risks if observed.
• Prepare basic calculations, drawings, and technical reports under supervision.
• Undertake instrument and monitoring assessments of ground movements with the progression of construction.
• Review and assess temporary and permanent works design drawings and reports of a specific structure.
• Report, promote and ensure compliance with project standards, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, knowledge-sharing, and professional development activities.
• From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as reasonably directed and within your skills, competencies, and capabilities.
• Contribute to developing design geotechnical models, stability analyses, and material characterisations.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Science Geology.
• Progression of professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered status with Engineers Australia).
• Competency in geotechnical design software, soil/rock mechanics, or earthwork, soil and rock laboratory testing methods and analysis.

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