Senior Geotechnical Engineer - On‑Site Field Lead (FIFO)

Snowy Hydro Limited; Gooandra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to lead field geotechnical investigations on the Tantangara project, with a 70/30 split between site supervision and design work. The role is on-site, FIFO 14/7, and requires strong AU/NZ geotechnical experience.

You will coordinate with structural, civil and environmental engineers, review boreholes and lab tests, and implement slope stability solutions including rock bolting and anchors.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or closely related field (PE or Chartered preferred).
• Strong onsite field execution experience within AU/NZ.
• Niche skills in slope stability, rock bolting and ground anchors.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership (70%): oversee on-site construction to IFC drawings, safety standards, employer requirements.
• Technical Design (30%): map excavated faces, verify support classes to IFC design.
• Specialised Geotech: drive slope stability assessments and implement slope treatments.
• Investigation & Analysis: supervise boreholes, sampling and lab testing Programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with structural, civil, environmental engineers and FGJV.

Skills

Site leadership

Fieldwork

Geotechnical analyses

Rock bolting/anchors

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geology

Job description

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to lead field geotechnical investigations on the Tantangara project, with a 70/30 split between site supervision and design work. The role is on-site, FIFO 14/7, and requires strong AU/NZ geotechnical experience.

You will coordinate with structural, civil and environmental engineers, review boreholes and lab tests, and implement slope stability solutions including rock bolting and anchors.