Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Renewables Infra

DN Geotechnical; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DN Geotechnical is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to lead mid to large-scale investigations, spanning renewable energy and transport infrastructure sectors. You will manage field work, interpret data, prepare reports and engage with major clients to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

You will work with a national team of professionals, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals, safety, and quality systems while advancing your technical career in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• 5–12 years' relevant consulting experience.
• Experience planning and managing mid to large-scale geotechnical investigations.
• Experience on renewable energy, transport infrastructure or major infrastructure projects.
• Project management experience including budgets, programmes and delivery.
• Strong factual and interpretative reporting and client relationship skills.
• Australian working rights or clear pathway to obtaining them.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and project manage mid to large-scale geotechnical investigations from inception through to completion.
• Develop investigation scopes, methodologies, programmes and project budgets.
• Coordinate field investigations including drilling, sampling, logging and field testing.
• Manage subcontractors, field teams and project resources to ensure safe, effective delivery.
• Manage project budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, including major infrastructure, government and corporate clients.
• Prepare and review factual and interpretative geotechnical investigation reports.
• Interpret geological and geotechnical information to develop ground models and conclusions.
• Provide practical technical advice and clearly communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, scopes of work and project planning.
• Mentor and support developing engineers and geologists within the team.
• Adhere to D&N's Quality, Environmental and Safety Management Systems.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Technical reporting

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Education

Engineering Geology / Geology / Geotechnical Engineering / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

DN Geotechnical is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to lead mid to large-scale investigations, spanning renewable energy and transport infrastructure sectors. You will manage field work, interpret data, prepare reports and engage with major clients to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

You will work with a national team of professionals, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals, safety, and quality systems while advancing your technical career in a