Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Flexible, Field-Led Design

Stantec Australia; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Extra leave

Development programs

Mentoring

Employee assistance

Wellbeing programs

Service recognition

Professional memberships

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Engineering Geologist to join our Geosciences team in Brisbane at the Merivale Street Office. The role emphasizes leading field investigations and construction phase inspections, with flexible work-from-home options and other flexibility.

You will plan site investigations, perform geotechnical analyses, and deliver high-quality reports while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, hydrogeologists and environmental

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or Geology.
• At least eight years’ experience in geotechnical engineering with leadership of geotechnical design.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage site investigations to deliver geotechnical reports.
• Undertake construction phase inspections to ensure design assumptions are met.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, modelling and design (slope stability, pavements, foundations, etc.).
• Collaborate with engineers, hydrogeologists, geotechnicians and environmental scientists.
• Manage diverse projects from inception to completion.
• Contribute to project quotes and ensure outputs meet client timelines and standards.
• Prepare high quality technical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Geotechnical design

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Geotechnical/Civil Engineering or Geology degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Engineering Geologist to join our Geosciences team in Brisbane at the Merivale Street Office. The role emphasizes leading field investigations and construction phase inspections, with flexible work-from-home options and other flexibility.

You will plan site investigations, perform geotechnical analyses, and deliver high-quality reports while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, hydrogeologists and environmental