Geotechnical Engineer – Mining & Rail Field Leader

WSP; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to deliver investigations, assessments, designs, and field-based services for major mining and rail projects across Australia, with travel to remote sites in Western Australia.

You’ll work both in offices and on site, logging drill cores, interpreting data, supporting earthworks and foundations, and preparing technical reports as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering.
• Experience delivering geotechnical projects in mining, resources or transport sectors.
• Experience with site investigations, drilling programs, and field supervision.
• Knowledge of geotechnical analysis and interpretation techniques.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.

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 closely with civil, structural, rail, water, and mining engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Travel to remote mine sites and rail corridors across Western Australia as required.

Job description

WSP Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to deliver investigations, assessments, designs, and field-based services for major mining and rail projects across Australia, with travel to remote sites in Western Australia.

You’ll work both in offices and on site, logging drill cores, interpreting data, supporting earthworks and foundations, and preparing technical reports as part of multidisciplinary teams.