Geotechnical Project Engineer — Foundations & Delivery

Keller; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary package

Strong safety-first culture

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Keller Australia, a global leader in geotechnical engineering, seeks a Project Engineer to support planning, coordination and execution of complex foundation projects in Victoria. You will work with Project Managers, Supervisors and site teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes technical coordination, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to grow through challenging projects and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Experience as a Project Engineer within civil construction, infrastructure or geotechnical projects
• A sound understanding of project delivery, commercial and contractual principles
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, procurement and construction activities
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Current Australian working rights and a valid driver's licence
• Experience within piling, foundations, ground improvement or other specialist geotechnical construction will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project planning, programming and site coordination
• Supporting the safe delivery of projects in accordance with Keller's HSEQ standards and procedures
• Managing project documentation, quality assurance and document control
• Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and technical requirements
• Coordinating procurement activities, subcontractors and material deliveries
• Assisting with project cost control, forecasting and budget management
• Supporting the management of project risks, variations and contractual matters
• Preparing technical reports, project records and project close-out documentation
• Undertaking site inspections and working closely with site teams to drive project performance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency and delivery outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

Excel

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Keller Australia, a global leader in geotechnical engineering, seeks a Project Engineer to support planning, coordination and execution of complex foundation projects in Victoria. You will work with Project Managers, Supervisors and site teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes technical coordination, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to grow through challenging projects and a supportive team culture.