Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Technical Leader

Stantec; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and career development

Mentoring and coaching

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Service recognition awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Melbourne to lead complex investigations, deliver high-quality reports, and mentor the geotechnical team. You will shape project strategies, engage with clients, and drive business growth across diverse infrastructure projects.

You will apply expertise in slope stability, foundations, and geohazards, and utilize GEOSTUDIO/PLAXIS/ROCSCIENCE tools, while promoting safety and technical excellence within the team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major.
• 10 - 15 years’ practical experience, preferably with a geotechnical engineering consultancy
• Chartered Engineering credentials
• Experience in field geotechnical investigations including logging and supervision of geotechnical drilling activities
• Experience in geotechnical design aspects in relation to slope stability, pavement design, foundations, retaining structures, dams/water storage structures
• Experience with GEOSTUDIO, PLAXIS, ROCSCIENCE would be of assistance
• A demonstrated passion for working in the geotechnical engineering discipline
• Commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex geotechnical investigations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality geotechnical reports, analyses, and recommendations.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of major geotechnical investigations across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Act as the Project Technical Lead in areas such as slope stability, earthworks, pavement design, foundations, retaining structures, and geohazard assessments.
• Review and endorse geotechnical interpretations, analyses, designs, and reports to ensure technical excellence, innovation, and compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for growth and repeat business.
• Lead key projects and major pursuits, contributing to business development activities, proposals, and technical presentations.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the geotechnical team.
• Mentor, coach, and develop emerging geotechnical engineers and technical specialists, fostering capability growth and knowledge sharing.
• Support Group Leaders and Business Leaders in identifying market opportunities and driving strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide input to strategic planning and implementation of initiatives within the business unit.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Geotechnical/Civil Eng degree

Tools

GEOSTUDIO

PLAXIS

ROCSCIENCE

Job description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer - ( 260000KV )

Description

About the role

Our Environmental and Geosciences team is an integrated geotechnical engineering, hydrogeological and environmental consultant to a wide range of clients working on infrastructure and developments, both for private and public entities across Australia. Due to exceptional success and continued growth in our Geosciences team, we have an opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Melbourne office.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and other flexibility options. You will be empowered to grow and build your reputation as an industry leader through conference presentations, professional memberships and mentoring up and coming Geotechnical Engineers. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.

Day to day tasks would involve

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex geotechnical investigations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality geotechnical reports, analyses, and recommendations.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of major geotechnical investigations across a diverse portfolio of projects.

• Act as the Project Technical Lead in areas such as slope stability, earthworks, pavement design, foundations, retaining structures, and geohazard assessments.

• Review and endorse geotechnical interpretations, analyses, designs, and reports to ensure technical excellence, innovation, and compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for growth and repeat business.

• Lead key projects and major pursuits, contributing to business development activities, proposals, and technical presentations.

• Promote a culture of technical excellence, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the geotechnical team.

• Mentor, coach, and develop emerging geotechnical engineers and technical specialists, fostering capability growth and knowledge sharing.

• Support Group Leaders and Business Leaders in identifying market opportunities and driving strategic growth initiatives.

• Provide input to strategic planning and implementation of initiatives within the business unit.

To be successful for this role you'll need

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies

• 10 - 15 years’ practical experience, preferably with a geotechnical engineering consultancy

• Chartered Engineering credentials

• Experience in field geotechnical investigations including logging and supervision of geotechnical drilling activities

• Experience in geotechnical design aspects in relations to slope stability, pavement design, foundations, retaining structures, dams/water storage structures

• Experience with engineering software packages such as GEOSTUDIO, PLAXIS, ROCSCIENCE, would be of assistance

• A demonstrated passion for working in the geotechnical engineering discipline

• Commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks’ additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

If you are keen for a new opportunity and ready to make a difference, we welcome your interest in our team! Submit your application online including a CV and Cover Letter.

Notice to recruitment agencies : Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies

• 10 - 15 years’ practical experience, preferably with a geotechnical engineering consultancy

• Chartered Engineering credentials

Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 24, 2026, 6:46:41 PM

Req ID: 260000KV

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans