Geotechnical Engineer | Remote & Flexible Work Options

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave

Learning and talent development

Mentoring

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our team in Australia. You'll work across residential, transport, and infrastructure projects, from site investigations through to design and construction support.

The role offers flexible work arrangements with opportunities to be based in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle or Canberra. We value training, development, and long-term career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies.
• Approximately 2 years' experience, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency with geotechnical and engineering software such as OpenGround, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience, CIRCLY, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, project management, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with geotechnical investigations, field programs, site testing, and data acquisition activities.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
• Deliver geotechnical assessments and design solutions for various works such as foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, pipelines, and slope stability projects.
• Provide technical review and quality assurance to ensure deliverables meet industry and client standards.
• Contribute to preparation of proposals.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to proposals, business development initiatives, and project pursuits.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering geology

OpenGround

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Rocscience

AutoCAD

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenGround

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Rocscience

CIRCLY

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our team in Australia. You'll work across residential, transport, and infrastructure projects, from site investigations through to design and construction support.

The role offers flexible work arrangements with opportunities to be based in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle or Canberra. We value training, development, and long-term career growth within a supportive environment.