Geotechnical Engineer

Stantec; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development programs

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Stantec in Melbourne is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Environmental and Geosciences team. You will work with experienced engineers and project managers on site investigations, reporting and design development, building your technical capability within a collaborative global consultancy.

Successful candidates will have tertiary Geotechnical or Civil Engineering qualifications and at least 2 years post‑graduate experience in geotechnical or consulting environments.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies
• Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate experience in a geotechnical or consulting environment
• Working knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques and reporting
• Exposure to Australian standards and local ground conditions (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team‑focused approach

Responsibilities

• Undertake and support geotechnical site investigations, including fieldwork coordination and supervision of subcontractors
• Log and interpret soil and rock conditions, reviewing laboratory and in-situ testing results to inform engineering assessments
• Supporting geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and technical reporting
• Support proposal preparation, client communications, and the continuous improvement of technical practices and project delivery
• Contribute to the delivery of geotechnical projects, ensuring outcomes meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team oriented

Proactive mindset

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Job description

About the role

Our Environmental and Geosciences team is an integrated geotechnical engineering, hydrogeological and environmental consultant to a wide range of clients working on infrastructure and developments, both for private and public entities across Australia. Due to exceptional success and continued growth in our Geosciences team, we have an opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Melbourne office.

Job Title

Geotechnical Engineer - ( 260000KT )

Description

Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, you will gain exposure to site investigations, technical reporting, and design development while continuing to build your technical capability. This role provides a strong platform for ongoing professional growth within a collaborative consulting environment, with clear pathways to develop your career and take on increasing responsibility over time. Successful candidates will be supported in both their professional and personal development and given the opportunity to build a challenging and rewarding career within a respected global consultancy.

Day To Day Tasks Would Involve

• Undertake and support geotechnical site investigations, including fieldwork coordination and supervision of subcontractors.
• Log and interpret soil and rock conditions, reviewing laboratory and in-situ testing results to inform engineering assessments.
• Supporting geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and technical reporting.
• Support proposal preparation, client communications, and the continuous improvement of technical practices and project delivery.
• Contribute to the delivery of geotechnical projects, ensuring outcomes meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

To Be Successful For This Role You'll Need

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies
• Minimum 2 years’ post‑graduate experience in a geotechnical or consulting environment
• Working knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques and reporting
• Exposure to Australian standards and local ground conditions (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team‑focused approach

What We Offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks’ additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

Notice to recruitment agencies

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies
• Minimum 2 years’ post‑graduate experience in a geotechnical or consulting environment

Primary Location

Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization

Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel

Travel : No

Schedule

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting

Job Posting : Aug 24, 2026, 6:46:18 PM

Req ID

Req ID : 260000KT

Equality and Diversity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans