Geotechnical Engineer

Pittsh; City of Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

pitt&sherry is expanding its Hobart geotechnical capability with an experienced Geotechnical Engineer. You will lead design, field investigations, and ground modelling to deliver practical, buildable solutions for major Australian projects.

Responsibilities include scoping small to medium packages, coordinating fieldwork, developing design parameters, and producing client-ready reports and drawings. The role requires strong collaboration and clear written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years geotechnical engineering experience with proven project delivery.
• Experience scoping and managing site investigations and clear reports.
• Strong ability to develop ground models and select design parameters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical design and review work for high-impact projects across Australia.
• Lead site investigations from scoping to execution with field coordination.
• Develop ground models and design parameters for soil and rock.
• Prepare interpre tive reports, specs, drawings and client-ready deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to solve geotechnical challenges.
• Apply quality, risk and safety requirements throughout investigation and delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Site investigations

Ground modelling

Report writing

Collaborative work

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenGround

Seequent Leapfrog

PLAXIS 2D

Job description

About Us

pitt&sherryis an Australian employee-owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world.

We are proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, projectmanagersand consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a difference to people and place. With seven offices throughout Australia, we continue to grow our capability and strengthen our position as trusted advisors to our clients.

The Opportunity:

With a strong secured pipeline and major projects on the horizon, we are growing our geotechnical capability in Hobart. This is an opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to bring innovative design expertise, lead meaningful packages of work and strengthen our national delivery capability from Tasmania.

What you will do:

• Deliver geotechnical design and review work that supports high-impact projects across Australia.
• Take ownership of small projects or significant work packages within larger, more complex projects.
• Lead geotechnical site investigations from scoping through execution, including fieldwork coordination, ground logging and reporting.
• Develop ground models and design parameters for soil and rock to inform practical, buildable solutions.
• Design and analyse temporary and permanent works, including foundations, retaining structures, landslides, embankments and cuttings.
• Prepare geotechnical interpretive reports, technical specifications, drawings, proposals and other client-ready deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to solve complex geotechnical challenges and achieve strong project outcomes.
• Apply quality, risk and safety requirements throughout investigation, design and delivery.

What you bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of geotechnical engineering experience with a record of delivering successful projects.
• Experience scoping and managing site investigations and producing clear, actionable reports.
• Strong analytical capability in developing ground models and selecting geotechnical design parameters for soil and rock.
• Experience on road or rail authority projects, including design or proof engineering for earth-retention systems, soil-nailed slopes, hardstands or construction impact assessments.
• The ability to understand client needs and translate them into effective project outcomes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach.
• Experience with Bentley OpenGround, Seequent Leapfrog and PLAXIS 2D is highly desirable.
• Eligibility for chartered status and a desire to work towards professional accreditation

Why join us:

• Passionate Team: We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we launch into our 2030 strategy.
• Flexible Working Practices: At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia and Consult Australia.
• Additional Leave: Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
• Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitive remuneration package.
• Social Connections: Regular social and cultural celebrations to connect with your team.
• Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognised, and you can truly make a difference.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We actively support workplace gender equity and publicly report through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Proud members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).