Geotechnical Engineer: Growth, Mentoring & Flexible Work

Environmental Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentoring and career开发

Office and site work

Increasing responsibility over project

Exposure to diverse projects

Mentoring from Associate Geotechnical

Long-term career opportunity

Professional memberships paid

Flexible team culture

Team social events

Modern Sydney office

Nine-Day Fortnight

Job summary

Environmental Group Australia (EGA) is seeking an Experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in Sydney. You will lead geotechnical investigations, prepare reports, and mentor junior staff while coordinating projects with clients and internal teams.

Working across civil infrastructure, land development and building projects, you’ll gain broader experience under an Associate Geotechnical Engineer and contribute to safe, practical solutions for our clients while advancing towards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology, preferably within a consultancy.
• Sound understanding of soil and rock mechanics and geotechnical interpretation.
• Experience preparing factual and interpretive geotechnical reports.
• Experience coordinating projects and communicating with clients.
• Some experience preparing fee proposals and monitoring project costs.
• Willingness and ability to guide graduate and junior staff.
• Chartered status or progress towards professional accreditation.
• Familiarity with Sydney ground conditions, relevant Australian Standards and local industry practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver geotechnical investigations with limited supervision.
• Supervise drilling, test pits and in situ testing programs.
• Log soil and rock in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.
• Interpret subsurface conditions, laboratory results and field data.
• Prepare factual and interpretive geotechnical reports with practical design recommendations.
• Undertake geotechnical assessments and analyses for foundations, earthworks, pavements, retaining structures and slopes.
• Provide construction support, including inspections and technical advice.
• Assist clients and contractors in resolving geotechnical issues during construction.
• Assist in managing geotechnical projects from investigation through to reporting and construction support.
• Monitor project budgets, programs and deliverables.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors and internal project teams.
• Identify and communicate changes to project scope, timing or requirements.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and informal mentoring to graduate and junior staff.
• Review junior staff outputs, including field logs and draft reports.
• Help maintain high standards of safety, technical quality and documentation.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Project coordination

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Soil mechanics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or progress towards accreditation

Job description

Environmental Group Australia (EGA) is seeking an Experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in Sydney. You will lead geotechnical investigations, prepare reports, and mentor junior staff while coordinating projects with clients and internal teams.

Working across civil infrastructure, land development and building projects, you’ll gain broader experience under an Associate Geotechnical Engineer and contribute to safe, practical solutions for our clients while advancing towards