Geotechnical Engineer - Field & Design Leadership

Bouygues Construction Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to advance technical knowledge and support in geotechnical and civil engineering. The role focuses on managing geotechnical risks and developing design solutions for excavations, earth retaining structures, and foundation systems.

You will supervise junior engineers, perform fieldwork, assess ground conditions, and contribute to project meetings to ensure alignment with project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Science Geology.
• Progression of professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered status with Engineers Australia).
• Competency in geotechnical design software, soil/rock mechanics, or earthwork, soil and rock laboratory testing methods and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to the Geotechnical Engineering Manager by delivering timely, accurate, and practical geotechnical engineering advice.
• Supervise junior engineers while independently executing geotechnical fieldwork activities, including geotechnical risk management, ground condition assessments, and ground‑response monitoring.
• Support construction operations through the analysis and integration of collective data, ensuring safe excavation practices.
• Review, interpret, and clearly communicate geotechnical findings and instrumentation/monitoring results, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the Geotechnical Engineering Manager.
• Initiate and manage follow‑up actions in alignment with project plans and procedures to ensure timely resolution and effective risk management.
• Providing geotechnical review and input as required and attending project meetings to support effective communication, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment with project needs.

Skills

Geotechnical design software

Soil mechanics

Earthwork analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Science Geology

Job description

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to advance technical knowledge and support in geotechnical and civil engineering. The role focuses on managing geotechnical risks and developing design solutions for excavations, earth retaining structures, and foundation systems.

You will supervise junior engineers, perform fieldwork, assess ground conditions, and contribute to project meetings to ensure alignment with project needs.