Geotechnical Engineer

Aurecon; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Queensland is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Geologist to join our Ground and Underground team. You’ll contribute to infrastructure and energy projects, working with a collaborative team to deliver practical solutions.

Required are a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geology degree and 2–3 years’ experience with site investigations; familiarity with PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience, OpenGround, or Leapfrog is advantageous; strong communication and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geology.
• 2–3 years of geotechnical/geology experience; consulting preferred but not essential.
• Experience in site investigations; willingness to travel as required.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical software is beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of geotechnical site investigations per standards.
• Assist with geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting across projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project needs.
• Contribute to high-quality technical outputs and documentation.
• Support ongoing project delivery across infrastructure and energy programs.

Skills

Geotechnical Eng

Site Investigations

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geology

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Rocscience

OpenGround

Leapfrog

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Geotechnical Engineer / Geologist in our Ground and Underground team based in Queensland, you’ll contribute to a range of infrastructure and energy projects, working alongside a team that values collaboration, curiosity, and practical solutions.

• Support planning and delivery of geotechnical site investigations in line with relevant standards
• Assist with geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting across projects
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to meet project requirements
• Contribute to high-quality technical outputs and documentation
• Support ongoing project delivery across infrastructure, including major programs and other linear and energy projects

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering, or Bachelor of Science in Geology (or related discipline)
• 2-3 years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering or geology (consulting experience preferred, but not essential)
• Experience in geotechnical site investigations, with willingness to travel as required
• Working knowledge of geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience, OpenGround, or Leapfrog (beneficial but not mandatory)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and openness to developing new technical capabilities
• Field experience from consulting, contractors, or drilling environments is advantageous

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences - so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.