Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Flexible Brisbane Role

Stantec; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Additional leave

Career development

Mentoring

Team environment

Professional memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

Wellbeing programs

Service recognition awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Engineering Geologist to join our Geosciences team in Australia. The role focuses on managing field investigations and construction phase inspections across diverse projects, with opportunity for flexible work arrangements.

Based in Brisbane with Merivale Street office and travel to remote sites as needed, you will lead geotechnical analyses, report writing and stakeholder coordination while advancing towards chartered status.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or Geology.
• At least eight years’ experience in geotechnical engineering preferably with experience in leading geotechnical design of projects.
• Experience in field geotechnical investigations including logging and supervision of geotechnical drilling activities as well as laboratory testing knowledge.
• Current Drivers Licence and the ability to travel to remote sites for project work.
• Working towards being a Chartered Engineer (RPEQ/ CPEng/ NER) will be highly regarded.
• Strong report writing coupled with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage site investigations to deliver geotechnical investigative reports - including interpreting geotechnical data, performing analysis and making recommendations.
• Undertaking construction phase inspections to ensure design assumptions are met and to resolve construction phase issue.
• Undertaking geotechnical analyses, modelling and design in areas such as slope stability, pavements, dams, foundations, retaining walls and other structures.
• Working as part of a team on a wide range of projects with experienced and highly qualified engineers, hydrogeologists, geotechnicians and environmental scientists/engineers.
• Managing a diverse range of projects from inception to completion.
• Participating in the quoting and delivery of projects; ensuring work outputs are of a high technical standard to meet client expectations and timelines.
• Undertaking engineering judgement, interpretation and analysis of data to develop and implement best practice to provide practical and commercial solutions.
• Producing high quality technical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Geology knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or Geology

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Engineering Geologist to join our Geosciences team in Australia. The role focuses on managing field investigations and construction phase inspections across diverse projects, with opportunity for flexible work arrangements.

Based in Brisbane with Merivale Street office and travel to remote sites as needed, you will lead geotechnical analyses, report writing and stakeholder coordination while advancing towards chartered status.