Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer — Flexible Work

PDC Geotechnical Pty Ltd; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements including W

One RDO per month

Birthday leave

Collaborative workplace culture

Leave on your birthday

Job summary

PDC Geotechnical Pty Ltd – Maroochydore QLD is seeking a geotechnical design engineer or senior geotechnical design engineer. The role covers diverse projects from infrastructure to coastal and land development, with involvement from site investigations through to construction support and peer review.

You will work with experienced engineers on challenging projects, lead investigations, and mentor junior staff while enjoying flexible, hybrid work arrangements on the Sunshine Coast.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering.
• Greater than 5 years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Experience in geotechnical design and analysis.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Flexible, practical approach to engineering and problem solving.
• RPEQ and Chartered status either already or eligible.
• Driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical analysis and design for retaining structures, foundations, earthworks and temporary works.
• Numerical modelling and interpretation with industry tools (Plaxis 2D, Slope/W, Settle 3, PY Pile, CPeT-IT).
• Prepare geotechnical design reports, drawings, specifications and documentation.
• Scope, manage, and lead investigations with data analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct slope stability analysis and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with civil/structural/coastal engineers for practical solutions.
• Provide construction phase inspections and technical advice.
• Mentor junior staff where appropriate.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Geotechnical analysis

Report writing

Client liaison

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Plaxis 2D

Slope/W

Settle 3

PY Pile

CPeT-IT

Job description

PDC Geotechnical Pty Ltd – Maroochydore QLD is seeking a geotechnical design engineer or senior geotechnical design engineer. The role covers diverse projects from infrastructure to coastal and land development, with involvement from site investigations through to construction support and peer review.

You will work with experienced engineers on challenging projects, lead investigations, and mentor junior staff while enjoying flexible, hybrid work arrangements on the Sunshine Coast.