Graduate Geotechnical Engineer: Field‑Ready, Fast Growth

cmw-geosciences; Darwin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Training & CPD

Professional memberships

Graduate program

Overtime / TOIL

Job summary

CMW Geosciences, Darwin, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geologist Graduate to commence in November or December 2026. You’ll work on field-based tasks, learn from senior staff, and participate in a comprehensive graduate training program designed to fast-track your career from day one.

Typical days involve site work, logging boreholes, soil testing, and reporting, with opportunities to manage projects within 3–4 years.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or Earth Science.
• Ability to perform strenuous fieldwork tasks.
• Full NZ or Australian driver's license.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Desire to work outdoors with rocks, soil and geology.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Go to site to perform manual fieldwork tasks and testing.
• Log rock and soil boreholes and observe field tests.
• Assist project managers with deliverables in the office.
• Support construction phase activities at diverse sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Fieldwork ability

Education

Civil Engineering, Geology or Earth Science Degree

Job description

CMW Geosciences, Darwin, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geologist Graduate to commence in November or December 2026. You’ll work on field-based tasks, learn from senior staff, and participate in a comprehensive graduate training program designed to fast-track your career from day one.

Typical days involve site work, logging boreholes, soil testing, and reporting, with opportunities to manage projects within 3–4 years.