Geotechnical Engineer — Lead End-to-End Site Analysis

MAAS Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday leave

Novated leasing

CPD and Engineers Australia membership

Parental leave

Flexible hours

Health insurance discount

Employee discounts

Training & mentoring

Chartership pathway

Overtime allowances

Job summary

MAAS Group seeks a Geotechnical Engineer in Sydney to join a dynamic team delivering multidisciplinary projects from planning to on‑site investigations. You will work on advanced analyses, site investigations, and design tasks across infrastructure, mining and energy sectors.

The role demands a degree in civil engineering or geoscience, 5+ years geotech experience, and professional registration. Hybrid work, strong client exposure, and opportunities for chartership are on offer.

Qualifications

• Recognised civil engineering, geology or earth science degree from an accredited university.
• At least five years of experience in geotechnical design, including soil mechanics and field investigations.
• Professional engineering registration (CPEng, RPEng NSW, NER, DEP) and compliance with Victorian/NSW standards.
• Proficiency in advanced numerical modelling and analysis tools (PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience).
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design.
• Undertake office‑based and field geotechnical engineering activities.
• Provide specialist geotechnical advice and advanced analytical services.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical specifications.
• Develop and contribute to technical memos and reports.
• Support engineering, operating and capital cost estimate development.
• Stamp documents and drawings where required (and where registration allows).
• Conduct construction supervision and management when project needs arise.
• Partner closely with site engineering teams to deliver timely technical solutions.
• Embed safety‑in‑design and integrity principles across all design documentation.
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of geotechnical engineering services, including site investigations, laboratory testing, analysis and design.
• Manage major and complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and technical quality.
• Conduct advanced slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity and excavation design analyses using software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, risk assessments, specifications and tenders.
• Mentor and train junior staff, fostering professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Soil mechanics

Field investigations

Communication

Safety awareness

Client engagement

Education

Civil engineering or geoscience degree

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

MAAS Group seeks a Geotechnical Engineer in Sydney to join a dynamic team delivering multidisciplinary projects from planning to on‑site investigations. You will work on advanced analyses, site investigations, and design tasks across infrastructure, mining and energy sectors.

The role demands a degree in civil engineering or geoscience, 5+ years geotech experience, and professional registration. Hybrid work, strong client exposure, and opportunities for chartership are on offer.