Geotechnical Engineer: Mining & Rail Field Expert

WSP in Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to deliver investigations, assessments and designs for major mining and rail clients across Australia. You will balance office-based analysis with site-based work, including regular travel to WA sites.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support earthworks, foundations and rail formations, with opportunities to lead technical reporting and client engagement. WA-based roles involve field work and on-site supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering.
• Experience delivering geotechnical projects in mining, resources or transport.
• Experience with site investigations, drilling programs and field supervision.
• Knowledge of geotechnical analysis and interpretation techniques.
• Experience with earthworks, mining infrastructure, heavy haul rail, or bulk materials projects is highly regarded.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously on site and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel and spend time in the field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise geotechnical site investigations and field programs.
• Log and interpret geotechnical drill core and field data.
• Undertake geotechnical assessments for mining and heavy haul rail projects.
• Support the design of earthworks, embankments, rail formations, cuttings and foundations.
• Conduct slope stability, settlement, groundwater and earthworks assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Provide construction support and field verification services.
• Work with civil, structural, rail, water and mining engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Travel to remote mine sites and rail corridors across Western Australia as required.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigations

Drilling programs

Field supervision

Technical report writing

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

WSP in Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to deliver investigations, assessments and designs for major mining and rail clients across Australia. You will balance office-based analysis with site-based work, including regular travel to WA sites.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support earthworks, foundations and rail formations, with opportunities to lead technical reporting and client engagement. WA-based roles involve field work and on-site supervision.