Geotechnical Engineer: On-site Field & Design Lead

Losinger Marazzi SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to advance design solutions for excavations, earth retaining structures, and ground improvement projects in our civil infrastructure portfolio. You will provide day‑to‑day geotechnical support, supervise junior engineers, assess risks, and contribute to project meetings to ensure safe, compliant execution across our Australian projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Science Geology,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Science Geology.
• Progression of professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered status with Engineers Australia).
• Competency in geotechnical design software, soil/rock mechanics, or earthwork, soil and rock laboratory testing methods and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day geotechnical engineering advice to the Geotechnical Engineering Manager.
• Supervise junior engineers while independently executing geotechnical fieldwork activities.
• Support construction operations through data analysis and safe excavation practices.
• Review, interpret, and communicate geotechnical findings and monitoring results.
• Initiate and manage follow‑up actions in line with project plans and risk management.
• Provide geotechnical input at project meetings to support alignment with project needs.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Risk assessment

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Science Geology

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Soil/rock laboratory testing methods

Job description

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to advance design solutions for excavations, earth retaining structures, and ground improvement projects in our civil infrastructure portfolio. You will provide day‑to‑day geotechnical support, supervise junior engineers, assess risks, and contribute to project meetings to ensure safe, compliant execution across our Australian projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Science Geology,