Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer – Melbourne, VIC

Tetra Tech Coffey Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life balance

Diverse project opportunities

Professional growth

Recognition & rewards

Employee ownership

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Travel & vehicle benefits

Job summary

Tetra Tech Coffey Pty is a geotechnical engineering leader in Australia, delivering high-quality investigations, reporting, and solutions across mining, civil, renewables, and transport sectors. You will own geotechnical projects, lead site investigations, and deliver defensible reports with autonomy.

Join a growing Melbourne team and collaborate with experts to grow technically and professionally while contributing to challenging projects and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years’ experience in geotechnical investigations and site work.
• Civil Engineering or Geology degree.
• CPEng/RPEQ accreditation, or progression towards these.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of geotechnical projects from proposal to report.
• Coordinate investigations and site work with clients.
• Prepare clear, defensible technical reports with autonomy.
• Collaborate on projects across mining, civil, renewables and transport sectors.

Skills

Ownership

Communication

Teamwork

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

GIS

AI

Visualization

Drawing tools

Job description

Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer – Melbourne, VIC

• Join our world class Geotechnical consulting group
• Develop your successful future
• Be part of our vibrant and growing Brisbane team

Our roles ask more of you. Sharing knowledge, exploring new thinking and delivering smart solutions.

About us

Tetra Tech Coffey is a leader in geotechnical and environmental engineering. We help clients overcome complex challenges while delivering high-quality, results-driven services that achieve sustainable outcomes.

About the role

At Tetra Tech Coffey, we’re dedicated to enhancing our approach to handling complex projects within our specialized field. Our goal is to provide innovative solutions to our clients, always Leading with Science.

In this role, you will take ownership of geotechnical projects, including preparing proposals, organising and executing site investigations, and delivering clear, defensible reports with a high degree of autonomy. We are seeking a candidate who is genuinely passionate about delivering practical and intelligent engineering solutions to our clients.

In addition to your project involvement, you will independently coordinate investigations, communicate directly with clients during delivery, and support and learn from senior staff on larger, more complex projects. Working closely with our experts, you will collaborate on diverse projects across multiple sectors spanning mining, civil, renewables and transport infrastructure — offering you the chance to innovate, collaborate, and grow in a role with real impact.

As a vital part of our Australian business, the Tetra Tech Coffey Melbourne office offers a close-knit and growing environment. You will be joining a strong national geotechnical team, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the field of geotechnical engineering, we encourage you to apply and be part of our thriving organization.

About you

We are looking for a geotechnical professional who can independently deliver high‑quality geotechnical investigations, bring ownership and pride in delivering projects to clients, an energy towards their work and the team a commitment to expanding their technical knowledge. You will have strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build strong team and client relationships.

Ideally you will have:

• A Civil Engineering or Geology degree.
• 4-8 years’ experience in geotechnical investigations and site work
• Experienced in soil and rock logging to AS 1726-2017, including performance of in-situ tests
• Experience in project delivery, including proposal preparation, site investigation management and factual/interpretive reporting
• A strong sense of ownership, accountability and professional independence
• A keen interest in developing your consulting, business development and analytical skills
• Strong collaboration skills along with the confidence to work independently when required
• A willingness to support junior staff and contribute positively to team capability
• Capabilities in utilising GIS, AI, visualisation, drawing tools would be advantageous.
• CPEng/RPEQ accreditation, or progression towards these will be considered favourably

The perks you'll love:

• Work-Life balance: We help you create space for other important aspects of your life with study breaks, and leave purchase plans, allowing you to enjoy up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year!
• Diverse project opportunities: Work on a wide range of projects across various clients and sectors, keeping your experience fresh and engaging.
• Professional growth: Access ongoing development opportunities, including coaching from our approachable technical experts and support for professional memberships.
• Recognition & rewards: Be part of our reward and recognition program that celebrates your contributions and achievements.
• Employee ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan and share in the company’s success.
• Paid parental leave: Enjoy paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Wellbeing support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to all staff and their immediate families.
• Travel & vehicle benefits: Take advantage of travel discounts through our corporate traveller program and explore novated vehicle leasing options.

About us

Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end environmental, geotechnical, digital, and engineering design consulting services in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.

With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices globally, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.

Our commitment to creating lasting, measurable value is reflected in our global1 Billion People Challenge, which tracks how our 100,000+ annual projects benefit people and communities around the world.