Senior Geotechnical Engineer | Lead Projects & Flexible Work

Stantec; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional purchased leave

Learning and development programs

Mentoring for development

Employee wellbeing programs

Professional memberships

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across residential, transport, and infrastructure projects. The role covers investigations, site characterisation, design, and construction support, with a pathway to advanced development.

The position is based in Sydney with options for Wollongong, Newcastle or Canberra. Flexible work arrangements including work from home, staggered hours, and extra purchased leave are offered to support your career growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with geotechnical electives.
• Approximately 5 years' experience in a consulting environment or recognition as a Senior Engineer in your current role.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as OpenGround, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience, CIRCLY, and AutoCAD.

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 project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to proposals, business development initiatives, and project pursuits.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Lead projects

Communication

Client relations

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenGround

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Rocscience

CIRCLY

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across residential, transport, and infrastructure projects. The role covers investigations, site characterisation, design, and construction support, with a pathway to advanced development.

The position is based in Sydney with options for Wollongong, Newcastle or Canberra. Flexible work arrangements including work from home, staggered hours, and extra purchased leave are offered to support your career growth and