Graduate Engineer, Piling

Acciona; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA invites applications for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to support its Geotech business across Australia. You will contribute to piling, ground anchors, soil nails and ground improvement, handling documentation, budgeting, and site procedures from safety to QA.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with a geotechnical focus, exposure to large infrastructure works, and a willingness to travel to remote sites across Australia.

Qualifications

• Requires Civil Engineering degree or equivalent with geotechnical focus.
• Experience in foundation construction for large infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with piling, ground anchors, soil nails and ground improvement works.
• Familiarity with Pile Integrity Testing (PIT) and gauge/QA procedures.
• Ability to obtain permits for construction activities and coordinate site works.

Responsibilities

• Administer piling and ground improvement works to safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Coordinate ground anchoring, soil nails, and slope stabilization activities.
• Develop procedures for piling, anchors, soil nails and ground improvement.
• Prepare works procedures, ITPs, SWMS and Site Access Plans.
• Coordinate specialist piling and ground anchor testing and QA.
• Track budgets and daily cost control; contribute to look-ahead planning.

Skills

Ground engineering

Piling operations

Ground anchors

Soil nails

PIT testing

Safety procedures

Site coordination

Construction documentation

Education

Civil Engineering degree or similar (geotechnical focus)

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Geotech, one of Acciona's specialist businesses with over fifty years of experience at the frontlines of design and delivery. The range of expertise includes foundation piling, basement construction, ground improvement, ground anchors, water infrastructure construction and more.

As one of Australia's largest and most diversely skilled engineering and construction contracting business, Geotech has the capabilities to be a single contractor to a broad spectrum of clients, delivering the full scope of works.

About Opportunity

We are looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our Geotech business, this role requires you to have total flexibility and able to support projects across Australia in remote locations.

You will deliver the full range of a ground and foundation engineer's responsibilities across piling, ground anchoring and ground improvement works, from safety and construction documentation through to procurement, budget tracking, services and utilities investigation, and specialist testing.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Administer bored pile, CFA, driven, sheet piling and ground improvement works to safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Administer ground anchoring, soil nails, slope stabilisation and grout curtain works to safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Develop and implement construction procedures for piling, ground anchors, soil nailing and ground improvement
• Investigate services and utilities and issue internal permits to work
• Prepare Work Procedures, ITPs, SWMS and Site Access Plans for specialist ground works
• Coordinate pile integrity testing, static and dynamic load testing, and anchor proof and lock off testing
• Oversee ground improvement techniques including dynamic compaction, stone columns, grouting and soil stabilisation
• Prepare, track and forecast construction budgets, and manage daily cost control
• Maintain a rolling program with the supervisor and contribute to look-ahead planning
• Track productivity measures and the traceability of materials, work lots and completed works
• Record daily progress, deliveries, resourcing, delays, variations and day works accurately
• Prepare Work Procedures, ITPs, SWMS and Site Access Plans
• Coordinate specialist piling and ground anchor testing and QA

Salary: $83,200 + superannuation

Required Skills and Competencies

• Civil Engineering degree or similar, with a geotechnical focus
• Demonstrated experience in foundation construction activities for transmission line and major infrastructure projects, including piling, stub setting, excavation, reinforcement installation, concreting, and associated ground engineering works.
• Experience in FRP (Formwork, Reinforcement and Concrete Pour) activities for cast in-situ piling foundations, including planning, coordination, inspection, and supervision of foundation construction work.
• Demonstrated experience in ground anchors, slope stabilization and ground support construction, including soil nailing, shotcrete walls, retaining walls, retaining structures, and associated geotechnical works.
• Proven experience in Pile Integrity Testing (PIT) and ground anchor testing including conducting field testing, interpreting results, and preparing technical reports.
• Experience in soil nail testing, including planning, execution, and reporting of test results.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and obtaining permits for construction activities, including excavation, piling, crane operations and other site-specific approvals required for foundation and civil works.
• Construction Induction Training (White Card), face to face
• Current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to achieve a successful Pre-Employment Medical and National Crime Check is required.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.