Graduate Geotechnical Engineer: Field, Lab & Projects

Douglas Partners; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Bonuses for industry accreditations

5 weeks' annual leave after 5 years

Tuition assistance / study leave

Job summary

Douglas Partners is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Townsville office. You''ll apply engineering principles to real civil infrastructure, land development, ground investigation and construction projects, supported by local specialists across field and office environments.

Our graduate program emphasizes learning by doing through fieldwork, project experience and mentoring, with opportunities to grow across geotechnical design, slope stability and hazard assessment while

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or related discipline.
• Willingness to work outdoors on project sites as well as in the office.
• Strong observation, communication and organisational skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience on geotechnical and construction projects, including fieldwork and reporting.
• Log soil, rock and groundwater conditions; coordinate testing with laboratories, drillers and subcontractors.
• Turn field and laboratory data into practical insights for design and project decisions; contribute to technical documentation.

Skills

Willingness to work outdoors

Observation

Communication

Practical problem-solving

Current Australian Driver Licence

Construction White Card

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Douglas Partners is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Townsville office. You''ll apply engineering principles to real civil infrastructure, land development, ground investigation and construction projects, supported by local specialists across field and office environments.

Our graduate program emphasizes learning by doing through fieldwork, project experience and mentoring, with opportunities to grow across geotechnical design, slope stability and hazard assessment while