Geotechnical Engineer

Knight Piesold & Co; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Gym memberships

Training & development

Referral bonuses

Long service leave

Job summary

Knight Piésold Perth seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This hands-on role blends field investigations with office-based engineering analysis and design, offering variety, autonomy, and opportunities to develop technical and client-facing skills.

Reporting to the Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will plan and conduct site investigations, perform analyses, and present findings to clients in the field and in reports, ensuring quality within time and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering; post-graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' geotechnical engineering experience in civil or mining.
• Hands-on field experience: borehole logging, site investigations.
• Proficiency in SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, PLAXIS 3D and AutoCAD.
• Willingness to travel interstate and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of geotechnical site investigations, including borehole logging, in-situ testing, and field mapping.
• Compilation and interpretation of field data to develop ground models and design parameters.
• Preparation of laboratory testing schedules.
• Slope stability, seepage, and settlement analysis using SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, and PLAXIS 3D.
• Numerical modelling and geotechnical analysis to support design recommendations.
• Preparation of geotechnical reports and client communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Client liaison

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Post-graduate qualification in geotechnical engineering

Tools

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

PLAXIS 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. We are proud of the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.

We have a significant track-record of projects located in Australia, Asia, Africa and South America. With over 100 years of experience and offices globally, we work on projects which are diverse both geographically and technically.

The Role

With an extensive pipeline of upcoming works, we are seeking applications for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Perth team. This is a hands-on role with an even split between field-based site investigations and office-based engineering analysis and design. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop your technical and client-facing skills in equal measure.

Reporting to the Principal Geotechnical Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for planning and executing geotechnical site investigations, undertaking engineering analysis and modelling, and communicating findings directly to clients in the field. You will play a key role in ensuring that a high standard of quality is achieved across investigation, design, and reporting, and that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of geotechnical site investigations, including borehole logging, in-situ testing, and field mapping.


• Compilation and interpretation of field investigation data to develop ground models and engineering design parameters.


• Preparation of laboratory testing schedules.


• Slope stability, seepage, and settlement analysis using software including SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, and PLAXIS 3D.


• Numerical modelling and geotechnical analysis to support design recommendations.


• Preparation of detailed geotechnical reports and factual/interpretive documentation.


• Client liaison on site. Explaining engineering concepts, investigation findings, and preliminary recommendations clearly and professionally to non-technical and technical stakeholders.


• Collaboration with project teams to ensure technical standards and efficiencies are achieved.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering. A post-graduate qualification will be highly regarded.


• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in geotechnical engineering within the civil and/or mining industry.


• Hands-on field experience, including site investigation supervision, borehole logging, and ground condition assessment.


• Working proficiency in SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, PLAXIS 3D, and AutoCAD.


• A solid understanding of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and slope stability principles.


• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage directly with clients on site and translate technical findings into clear, practical advice.


• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.


• A commitment to travel interstate and internationally as required, including extended site visits.

What We Can Offer

Knight Piésold offer excellent remuneration packages and a competitive range of benefits including:

• Unique opportunities to travel that take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure.


• Subsidised gym memberships / fitness classes.


• Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.


• Referral bonuses; and


• Early access to long service leave.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.