Geotechnical Engineer

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Geoinventions Consulting Services Pty Ltd is seeking a permanent, full-time Geotechnical Senior Engineer to lead investigations, design and reporting for infrastructure, energy, mining and water projects. You will coordinate with directors, geotechnical engineers, and clients to deliver robust designs and risk assessments, while ensuring safety and quality on-site.

The role requires a civil engineering background with geotechnical focus and a minimum of five years’ experience in geotechnical

Qualifications

• Civil engineering qualification with focus on geotechnical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical design and construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating geotechnical investigations and assessments
• Analysing data and preparing geotechnical interpretative reports
• Undertaking geotechnical design and analysis, and preparing Geotechnical Design Reports
• Adopting a leadership role on projects, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver solutions
• Accept accountability and responsibility for the project - from start to completion
• Deliver successful project outcomes measured in terms of time, cost and quality
• Prepare or review both internal and external Non-Conformance reports and report in management meetings
• Assist with project QA/QC project documentation
• Actively support and promote awareness and environmental responsibility

Skills

Geotechnical design

Geotechnical engineering

Education

Civil engineering qualification with focus on geotechnical engineering

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description
Geoinventions Consulting Services Pty Ltd Promote Safe behaviours and lead by example on matters of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, ensuring all Legislative, Regulatory, CoP and Asutralian Standard requirements are met. Develop engineering scope of work and brainstorm with minimum one director and geotechnical engineer. Assist directors with preparing project costings for quotations to clients Maintain ongoing communications with clients and project team throughout design process Promote risk analysis on projects and conduct Safety in Design risk assessments for each project.

Delegate tasks to project team and provide coordination and mentoring during this project phase. Ensure accuracy of the design by project team prior to final review by technical director. Ensure accuracy of “For Construction" drawings before final issue to clients.

Prepare designs and costings for clients where required Manage external engineers or subcontractors where required on the project to achieve project deliverables. Produce design process documentation on time for final review by technical director Inspect construction through site visits to ensure construction is in-line with design requirements Write at least one technical paper every two years for international or local conference Submit customer satisfaction reports and report in management meeting

Benefits

Work with a leading consulting firm that offers exposure to high-profile projects across Infrastructure, Energy, Mining and Water sectors, a strong culture of design optimisation, and the chance to work alongside highly experienced professionals on a national level.

Task & responsibilities

• Coordinating geotechnical investigations and assessments
• Analysing data and preparing geotechnical interpretative reports
• Undertaking geotechnical design and analysis, and preparing Geotechnical Design Reports

• Adopting a leadership role on projects, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver solutions
• Accept accountability and responsibility for the project - from start to completion
• Deliver successful project outcomes measured in terms of time, cost and quality
• Prepare or review both internal and external Non-Conformance reports and report in management meetings
• Assist with project QA/QC project documentation
• Actively support and promote awareness and environmental responsibility

Qualification & experience

• Civil engineering qualification with focus on geotechnical engineering Minimum 5 years of geotechnical design and construction experience

About Company

Geoinventions Consulting Services (GCS) is a leading consulting firm specialising in geotechnical engineering solutions for a wide range of industries, including construction, infrastructure, and environmental services.

Our company has established a strong presence in the industry and is committed to delivering innovative, high-quality geotechnical services to our clients. As our business continues to grow, we are focused on expanding our operations and providing expert solutions to meet the evolving needs of the market.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $140000-160000 Job Publish: 26-09-2026 Job Expire: 26-10-2026