Geotechnical Engineer — Flexible Hours & Growth Path

Stantec Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Additional leave options

Learning and Talent Development

Mentoring for development

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Melbourne to join our Environmental and Geosciences team. You will gain exposure to site investigations, technical reporting, and design development while growing your capability within a collaborative consulting environment.

Successful candidates will have tertiary Geotechnical or Civil Engineering qualifications and at least two years' post-graduate experience, with strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with geotechnical electives.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience in geotechnical or consulting environment.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques and reporting.
• Desirable: exposure to Australian standards and local ground conditions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and support geotechnical site investigations, including fieldwork coordination and supervision of subcontractors.
• Log and interpret soil and rock conditions, reviewing laboratory and in-situ testing results to inform engineering assessments.
• Support geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and technical reporting.
• Support proposal preparation, client communications, and the continuous improvement of technical practices and project delivery.
• Contribute to the delivery of geotechnical projects, ensuring outcomes meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Site investigations

Communication skills

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Stantec Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Melbourne to join our Environmental and Geosciences team. You will gain exposure to site investigations, technical reporting, and design development while growing your capability within a collaborative consulting environment.

Successful candidates will have tertiary Geotechnical or Civil Engineering qualifications and at least two years' post-graduate experience, with strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach.