Geotechnical Engineer- QLD

PHILLIP RILEY PROJECTS PTY LTD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Phillip Riley Projects Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. You will analyze the mechanics of soil and rock and apply engineering techniques to predict ground response for structures.

Key duties include planning surveys, obtaining samples, testing strength and loading, and designing foundations. You will ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to safety and project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in geotechnical projects.
• Experience in analyzing soil and rock mechanics for engineering works.
• Ability to plan, design, and supervise foundations and related structures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze soil and rock mechanics and their application to engineering elements.
• Design and construct structures supported by soil or rock; assess groundwater effects.
• Plan, direct, and conduct surveys to analyze soil/rock behaviour.
• Obtain soil and rock samples, test strength and compressibility, determine safe loading.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and project requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Analytical abilities

Soil mechanics

Adaptability

Data collection

Research

Slope stability

Regulatory compliance

Geotechnical design

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

At Phillip Riley we are looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. As the Geotechnical Engineer you will be responsible for dealing with the mechanics of soil and rock and its applications to engineering elements. Main tasks will include:

You will deal with the analysis, design and construction of man-made structures or systems that are made of or are supported by soil or rock. Identify, design and implement practical solutions to engineering problems concerning soil, rock and groundwater. Apply scientific and engineering techniques to predict and manage the behaviour of the ground where it interacts with or responds to human activity.

Plan, direct and conduct survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations

Key skills

• Problem solving Communication
• Project management Teamwork Analytical abilities
• Soil mechanics Adaptability Analysis
• Data collection Research Slope stability
• Environmental and geographical factors Geotechnical analysis Ability to apply technical knowledge
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards Geotechnical design Minimum of 1 year experience required

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Salary $87,500 - $107,500 + Superannuation Job Type: Full-time