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Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Sydney, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-01 → 2026-10-02

Core

Lead end-to-end delivery of geotechnical engineering services including site investigations, laboratory testing, analysis, and design for major infrastructure projects.

Role type

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Senior Technical Leader)

Builds

Geotechnical designs, risk assessments, and technical reports for infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors

Domain

Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering

Required skills

Geotechnical analysis, slope stability modeling, settlement analysis, bearing capacity design, excavation design, ground improvement, retaining systems design, earthworks design, project management, client relationship management

Preferred skills

Advanced geotechnical modeling, field and lab testing oversight, construction-phase oversight, business development

Technologies

PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience

Responsibilities

Lead major and complex geotechnical projects; conduct advanced geotechnical analyses; produce technical reports and risk assessments; mentor junior staff; build client relationships and contribute to business development

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship

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