Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Flexible Work and Leadership

Stantec; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Additional leave options

Learning and development programs

Mentoring opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations and provide technical leadership across residential, transport, and infrastructure projects from Sydney's St Leonard’s office, with options for Wollongong, Newcastle or Canberra and flexible work arrangements.

You’ll manage field programs, deliver design solutions, mentor junior engineers, and build client relationships while contributing to proposals and project pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies.
• Approximately 5 years' experience within a consulting environment, or recognition as a Senior Engineer in your current role.
• Proficiency with geotechnical and engineering software such as OpenGround, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience, CIRCLY, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, project management, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate geotechnical investigations, field programs, site testing, and data acquisition activities.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
• Deliver geotechnical assessments and design solutions for foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, pipelines, and slope stability projects.
• Provide technical review and quality assurance to ensure deliverables meet industry and client standards.
• Lead and contribute to preparation of proposals.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve successful outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to proposals and pursuits.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenGround

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Rocscience

CIRCLY

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations and provide technical leadership across residential, transport, and infrastructure projects from Sydney's St Leonard’s office, with options for Wollongong, Newcastle or Canberra and flexible work arrangements.

You’ll manage field programs, deliver design solutions, mentor junior engineers, and build client relationships while contributing to proposals and project pursuits.