Senior Transmission Line Foundations Engineer

Ugl; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground & Underground Engineering Practice, delivering geotechnical design and investigations across NSW and ANZ's transport sectors.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage investigations, apply intermediate analysis tools, and contribute to proposals while advancing your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent with extensive geotechnical design experience and technical review of geotechnical structures.
• Experience developing and implementing geotechnical standards/specifications for transport infrastructure projects.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into practical, evidence-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical design for a range of projects and markets through feasibility, concept, detailed design and construction stages.
• Manage geotechnical investigations and data, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Produce geotechnical factual and interpretive reports.
• Support business development and client proposals/tenders.
• Collaborate across Aurecon's Ground & Underground Engineering Practice and with other teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Structural design

Client engagement

Geological modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical/Civil

Willingness to pursue CPEng

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge. You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work‑life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you’ll:

This role will see you provide geotechnical engineering consultancy to support transport infrastructure delivery and manage technical risk across the cluster.

You will deliver high‑quality review on geotechnical designs, analyses and advice in complex infrastructure environments requiring integration across project lifecycle stages.

You will manage geotechnical investigations, data and stakeholders to support safe, cost‑effective project outcomes for customers, communities and government.

A four‑year engineering degree or equivalent, with extensive geotechnical design experience, and technical review of geotechnical structures, and the development, documentation and implementation of standards and specifications for the design, construction of such structures for transport infrastructure projects.

You’re recognised as a clear communicator, skilled at translating complex technical information and developing practical, evidence‑based solutions.

You bring experience developing and implementing geotechnical standards and specifications for the design, construction and documentation of transport infrastructure projects.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Just imagine your future with us At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you? Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future? Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are. We emphasize inclusiveness and creativity, and we encourage flexible working arrangements to support personal well‑being.

What will you do? You can avail of a great mix of working virtually from your home location and networking/collaborating in the office with the established teams across our Ground and Underground Engineering Practice. You will work on projects which provide excellent engineering challenges and career development opportunities. This will include some of NSW’s and ANZ’s largest transport projects as well as critical projects for Defence, Energy, Water and other clients. Your focus will be to deliver innovative solutions. We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart.

• Advising and meeting with clients, working collaboratively across Aurecon teams
• Geological desk studies for small to major projects. Scoping and supervision of geotechnical investigations
• Geological modelling and interpretation
• Production of geotechnical factual and interpretive reports
• Conduct geotechnical design for a variety of projects and markets
• Managing geotechnical investigations
• Quality checking logs and factual reports generated by others
• Winning work and geotechnical project management

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team? Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re‑imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need a relevant technical qualification in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical / Civil related Engineering discipline, relevant experience and aptitude for blended site and office‑based work.

• 6+ years’ geotechnical engineering experience
• Readiness to apply for CPEng with Engineers Australia
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality designs and reports
• Willingness to engage with clients and stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and a passion to work collaboratively
• Involvement in industry bodies such as AGS (desirable)
• While not mandatory, it is desirable that you are eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance.

About us We’re re‑imagining engineering. Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company, but not as you know it! We bring innovative solutions to complex projects worldwide. We listen deeply to see opportunities that others can’t. Think engineering. Think again.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace with a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our teams are collaborative, innovative, and visionary. We embrace flexible working and are open to discussions about individual needs.

At Aurecon, you’ll get: flexible work that fits your life (hybrid, part‑time, job share options); real career progression supported by mentoring and our Careers Hub; opportunities to work on iconic, meaningful projects across Australia and globally; inclusive, diverse teams where your voice is genuinely valued; competitive parental leave, wellbeing programs and cultural holiday swaps.

We are proud of our strong heritage, over 70 years of experience in mining, energy, and infrastructure. Our advisory approach is sustainable, and we invest in our people to drive excellence.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds: Aboriginal, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. We encourage applicants to apply for disability support or to give information on adjustments.

For more information about the role, please contact (contact instructions removed).

Please note We are closed from 19 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 and applications will be reviewed after this period.

Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground & Underground team — someone who’s ready to work collaboratively with the team, push technical boundaries and bring ideas to life.

What will you do? In this position you will join the Ground and Underground Engineering Practice in our Transport Service Group, where you will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘Bring Ideas to Life’ for our clients.

• Support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects through the provision of geotechnical design at feasibility, concept, detailed design and construction phase services stages. You will have the opportunity to contribute to large transport infrastructure projects, water infrastructure, dams, energy distribution and building projects.
• Assume responsibility for the management and delivery of small to medium scale geotechnical investigations.
• Apply intermediate analysis using tools like PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience and more.
• Provide input to client proposals and tenders.
• Leverage off your passion and experience to support the ongoing development of the Ground Engineering team to achieve growth and diversity objectives.
• Be encouraged to support the culture of health and safety in the workplace, with clients across the industry.
• Maintain knowledge of Geotechnical and Ground Engineering industry developments, participate in industry events and expand your professional network.
• Your strengths in written and verbal communication will support inter-disciplinary relationships and client relationships and in solving complex problems.

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team? You’re technically strong, commercially aware and passionate about continuous learning.

• Willingly learn, engage, share knowledge.
• Enable you to apply for CPEng, be eligible to obtain security clearance etc.

We are a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace that fosters entrepreneurship and growth. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those from Aboriginal communities or with disabilities.

We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

What if the work you do every day helps shape cities, communities and the future of infrastructure? At Aurecon, that’s exactly what we do. We push beyond solutions to re‑imagine engineering, keep an eye on sustainability and future outlook.