Geotechnical Engineer (2+ years’ experience)

Tectonic Geotechnical and Environmental Engineers; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Birthday day off

9 day fortnights

Industry leading salary

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Tectonic Geotechnical and Environmental Engineers on the Sunshine Coast invites applications for Geotechnical Engineer with 2+ years of experience. The role involves site investigations, fieldwork supervision, and office-based design tasks in a small firm tackling large projects.

Expect an industry leading salary, generous bonuses, and a supportive team with mentoring from senior engineers. Enjoy 9 day fortnights and 5 weeks annual leave in a growth region of Australia.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil/geotechnical engineering.
• High level written and communication skills.
• Experience with site investigations and slope stability assessments.
• Familiarity with design software such as Plaxis and gINT.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise site investigations, borehole drilling, and field testing.
• Prepare technical reports and perform design calculations with senior staff.
• Conduct slope stability assessments and numerical modelling.
• Inspect construction and provide geotechnical guidance.
• Assist with fee proposals and tenders.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigations

AutoCAD

Plaxis

Slope stability

Numerical modelling

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Tools

SlopeW

Settle 3D

gINT

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer (2+ years’ experience)

Tectonic Geotechnical and Environmental Engineers – Marcoola QLD

Geotechnical Engineer wanted in our well established Sunshine Coast office for immediate start. We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer (2+ years’ experience).

Summary

Complete project involvement in a small firm doing big things

Mix between site investigations and office based assignments

Projects include landslide/slope stability assessments, soft soils, high rise, bridges, and highways

Industry leading salary and generous performance based bonuses

5 weeks annual leave + a day off for your birthday

9 day fortnights

The Role

Plan and undertaking site investigation fieldwork, including supervising borehole drilling, test pits, instrumentation, site mapping, and in situ testing

Technical report preparation,analysis, and design with assistance from senior engineers/geologists

Construction inspections with guidance from senior team members

Slope stability risk assessment and numerical modelling

Mentoring and training from senior staff and recognised industry professionals

Settlement analysis including soft clay consolidation studies and preload design

Design of temporary works

Assist senior staff with preparation of fee proposals/tenders

Investigation and management of acid sulfate soils, contaminated land, wastewater and groundwater

The Candidate

Tertiary qualifications in civil/geotechnical engineering

High level written and communication skills

Excellent computer skills, preferred software:Microsoft Office, SlopeW, Settle 3D, AutoCAD, Plaxis, gINT

Experience with planning and undertaking site investigations along with slope stability and/or soft clay settlement assessments would be an advantage

Strong project and commercial awareness, including managing scope, budgets, programme and risk on complex transport project

Appreciation of engineering risk and understanding of commercial risk

Ability to provide clear, practical geotechnical advice to multidisciplinary teams, contractors and clients throughout design and construction phases

This is an exciting opportunity to live and work in one of the most desirable growth regions in Australia. We are based on the Sunshine Coast and have a significant portfolio of projects for a well-established client base, servicing the urban development and infrastructure sectors. You will be working primarily on the Sunshine Coast on projects including infrastructure projects, canal developments, multi-level apartment buildings, and residential subdivisions. You will be a key member of our business and have opportunities for career development, including formal training and mentoring from senior staff.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

An industry leading salary will be offered which will be dependent on the role and experience.

Only people with suitable qualifications and work rights in Australia will be considered.

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