Geotechnical & Structural Design Engineer — Basement Focus

NetYourJob; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NetYourJob is seeking a Geotechnical / Structural Design Engineer in Melbourne area. This hands-on role focuses on basement construction, retention systems and temporary works, collaborating with project and site teams for practical, buildable solutions.

Applicants should have a Civil Engineering degree and 5+ years' experience in basement contexts, with expertise in deep excavations, piling and site sequencing. Proficiency in PLAXIS, WALLAP, SpaceGass or Strand7 is preferred.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree with structural and/or geotechnical experience.
• 5+ years' relevant experience, preferably involving basement construction.
• Strong experience with deep excavations, piling, retention systems, ground anchors and temporary works.
• An understanding of both geotechnical behaviour and structural design.
• Experience with engineering software such as PLAXIS, WALLAP, SpaceGass or Strand7.
• A practical understanding of construction methodology and sequencing.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and review of basement retention and temporary works systems.
• Design of soldier pile and shotcrete walls, piled retention systems, ground anchors, walers, capping beams, steel propping and bracing.
• Review geotechnical investigations, ground conditions, groundwater and soil/rock design parameters.
• Assess earth pressures, surcharge loads, structural loads and excavation sequencing.
• Develop practical excavation, retention and propping methodologies.
• Review consultant designs and identify value engineering, buildability and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide engineering support to project teams during construction.
• Undertake site inspections and resolve engineering issues as ground conditions are exposed.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Structural design

Site coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

PLAXIS

WALLAP

SpaceGass

Strand7

Job description

NetYourJob is seeking a Geotechnical / Structural Design Engineer in Melbourne area. This hands-on role focuses on basement construction, retention systems and temporary works, collaborating with project and site teams for practical, buildable solutions.

Applicants should have a Civil Engineering degree and 5+ years' experience in basement contexts, with expertise in deep excavations, piling and site sequencing. Proficiency in PLAXIS, WALLAP, SpaceGass or Strand7 is preferred.