Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

Stantec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Purchase Leave

Mentoring programs

Learning and development

Job summary

Stantec in Sydney (St Leonards) seeks a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to provide geotechnical expertise across residential, transport, and infrastructure projects. Involves investigations, site characterisation, and design through construction support.

The role offers flexible work arrangements including work from home, staggered hours, and extended leave options with career development and mentoring opportunities to pursue long-term growth in the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with geotechnical electives or major.
• Approximately 2 years' experience, preferably in consulting.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as OpenGround, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience, CIRCLY, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, project management, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist geotechnical investigations, field programs, site testing, and data acquisition.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
• Deliver geotechnical assessments and design solutions for foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, pipelines and slope stability.
• Provide technical review and QA to ensure deliverables meet standards.
• Contribute to proposals and manage project scope, budgets, schedules and resources.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Communication

Project management

Client relationships

OpenGround

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Rocscience

CIRCLY

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenGround

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Rocscience

CIRCLY

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Our Geotechnical team partners with clients across a diverse range of sectors including local government, residential development, rail, education, commercial, industrial, and major infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our team.

In this role, you'll provide geotechnical expertise across a variety of residential, transport, and infrastructure projects. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from geotechnical investigations and site characterisation through to detailed design and construction support.

The role is based in our Sydney (St Leonard’s) office, with the option to also be based in Wollongong, Newcastle or Canberra. We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and additional Purchased Leave. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.

Day-to-day tasks would involve:

• Assist with geotechnical investigations, field programs, site testing, and data acquisition activities.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
• Deliver geotechnical assessments and design solutions for various works such as foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, pipelines, and slope stability projects.
• Provide technical review and quality assurance to ensure deliverables meet industry and client standards.
• Contribute to preparation of proposals.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to proposals, business development initiatives, and project pursuits.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies.
• Approximately 2 years' experience, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency with geotechnical and engineering software such as OpenGround, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience, CIRCLY, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, project management, and client relationship skills.

What we offer

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, 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
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies.

Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

Other Locations : Australia-New South Wales-Newcastle, Australia-Australian Capital Territory-Canberra, Australia-New South Wales-Wollongong

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 13, 2026, 9:40:18 PM