Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arup; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup Townsville invites a Geotechnical Engineer to join our expanding team delivering innovative, practical and sustainable geotechnical solutions for infrastructure projects. Based in Townsville, you will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to investigate ground conditions, develop high-quality designs and provide technical advice across project lifecycles.

You should have a recognised Civil Engineering degree, Chartered status or progress toward Chartership, 5+ years in geotechnical

Qualifications

• recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and Chartered status or progress toward Chartership.
• 5+ years' geotechnical engineering experience on infrastructure projects.
• experience planning, managing, and interpreting geotechnical investigations.
• proficiency in gINT, OpenGround, Slope/W, PLAXIS and Leapfrog.
• strong communication, planning and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical design and analysis for infrastructure projects, including reports and drawings.
• Plan, manage and supervise ground investigations and lab testing programs.
• Analyse field and lab data to develop practical geotechnical solutions.
• Manage project work packages while maintaining high technical standards.
• Build relationships with clients and project teams, providing trusted technical advice.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client liaison

Analytical skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered status / EA

Tools

gINT

OpenGround

Slope/W

PLAXIS

Leapfrog

Job description

Joining Arup

Join Arup's Geotechnical team in Townsville and contribute to delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions for a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to investigate ground conditions, deliver high-quality geotechnical designs, and provide technical advice that adds value throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to lead field investigations, undertake complex engineering analyses, and help shape resilient infrastructure across a range of sectors.

The Opportunity

• Deliver geotechnical design and analysis for infrastructure projects, including desktop studies, ground investigations, design calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
• Plan, manage, and supervise geotechnical field investigations and laboratory testing programs, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.
• Analyse field and laboratory data to develop practical geotechnical solutions, including slope stability assessments, remediation designs, and risk assessments.
• Manage allocated project work packages while maintaining compliance with Arup's Quality Management System and delivering work to a high technical standard.
• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams, contractors, and sub-consultants, providing trusted technical advice and contributing to successful project outcomes.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, with Chartered status or progress towards Chartership with Engineers Australia (or an equivalent professional body).
• At least 5 years' experience in geotechnical engineering, with exposure to medium and large-scale infrastructure projects from investigation through to design and construction.
• Proven experience planning, managing, supervising, and interpreting geotechnical investigations, including slope stability assessments and remediation design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard geotechnical software such as gINT, OpenGround, Slope/W, PLAXIS, and Leapfrog, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively, and consistently deliver high-quality work.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Our thriving Townsville office is centrally located in the Townsville CBD area with beautiful views of the Suncorp Stadium and Castle Hill. With public transport options on our doorstep, and being located close to The Strand, there is an abundance of great cafes and restaurants to choose from and visit for our regular social events. The office is bright and airy, with a strong collaborative culture built around family values. You will be joining a growing team of highly skilled and engaged engineers and technical specialists working in a Total Design environment delivering a broad range of geotech projects in Townsville, across the wider QLD region and interstate at times.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.