Geotechnical Engineer

Transport for NSW; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support transport infrastructure delivery in Parramatta. You’ll provide geotechnical consultancy, assess risk, and contribute to project lifecycles across multiple stages.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree with geotechnical design experience, plus strong communication to develop practical, standards-based solutions for design and construction. This position offers a clear career path and balance.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree with extensive geotechnical design experience and ability to review geotechnical structures and implement design standards for transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex technical information into practical solutions.
• Experience developing and implementing geotechnical standards and specifications for transport infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical consultancy to support transport infrastructure delivery and manage technical risk across the cluster.
• Deliver high-quality review on geotechnical designs and analyses in complex environments across project lifecycles.
• Manage geotechnical investigations, data and stakeholders to support safe, cost-effective project outcomes.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Clear communication

Standards development

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Job reference number: 111524

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $139434.0-$149896.0

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide geotechnical engineering consultancy to support transport infrastructure delivery and manage technical risk across the cluster.
• Deliver high-quality review on geotechnical designs, analyses and advice in complex infrastructure environments requiring integration across project lifecycle stages.
• Manage geotechnical investigations, data and stakeholders to support safe, cost-effective project outcomes for customers, communities and government.

Requirements and qualifications

• A four-year engineering degree or equivalent, with extensive geotechnical design experience, and technical review of geotechnical structures, and the development, documentation and implementation of standards and specifications for the design, construction of such structures for transport infrastructure projects.
• You’re recognised as a clear communicator, skilled at translating complex technical information and developing practical, evidence-based solutions.
• You bring experience developing and implementing geotechnical standards and specifications for the design, construction and documentation of transport infrastructure projects.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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