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Geotechnical Engineer

Adelaide, South AustraliaFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-10-10

Core

Design temporary/permanent foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, pavements, and ground improvement for transport and building projects.

Role type

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Transport Infrastructure)

Builds

Foundation solutions, retaining structures, pavement designs, and rail track formations for clients in South Australia and nationally.

Domain

Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Transport Infrastructure

Required skills

Foundation design, Engineering Geology, Soil-structure interaction, Finite element analysis, Retaining wall design, Pavement design, Rail track formation design, Geotechnical construction phase services, Australian Standards (AS5100, AS2159), Site investigation, Budgeting and forecasting

Preferred skills

Deep excavations, Deep basements, Tall buildings, Multi-disciplinary project management, Client relationship development, Team mentoring

Technologies

Slope/W, Plaxis 2D & 3D, Wallap, RS Pile, DeepEx, Leapfrog

Responsibilities

Develop geotechnical design solutions, prepare reports and site investigation briefs, draft proposals, manage small to medium projects, conduct site visits and construction phase services, collaborate with external partners and internal stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC