Geotechnical Engineer

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to deliver investigations, analyses and design solutions across infrastructure, mining and energy projects. You will apply geotechnical engineering principles from concept through construction, and prepare interpretive reports and design memos.

Join a multidisciplinary team, build strong client relationships and contribute to safe, high-quality project outcomes while embracing site rotations up to two weeks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Geotechnical engineering required.
• 3–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience delivering geotechnical investigations and design within consulting/mining.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Willingness for site-based work and travel up to two weeks rotations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical investigations, assessments and design solutions.
• Support projects from concept to detailed design and construction.
• Prepare reports, memos, drawings, and tender input.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Build client relationships and ensure quality outcomes.
• Maintain safety and QA standards.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

What you’ll do

• Deliver geotechnical investigations, assessments and design solutions across a diverse range of infrastructure, mining and energy projects.
• Apply geotechnical engineering principles to support projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Prepare geotechnical interpretive reports, design memorandums, drawings and provide technical input into tenders, design reviews and construction support.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to the delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
• Contribute to a safe working environment and our health, safety, environment and quality standards.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or other related discipline.
• 3 to 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience delivering geotechnical investigations, analysis and design within a consulting, contractor or mining environment.
• Strong technical reporting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to successful project outcomes.
• A willingness to undertake site-based work and travel as required, with site rotations potentially up to two weeks at a time.

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement. The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You’ll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

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.

Ready to engineer possibilities?

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for flexible working arrangements. If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re interested in your thinking and experience, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life. Learn more about us on our website.