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Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

Sunshine Coast, QLD, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-30 → 2026-09-26

Core

Planning, executing, and interpreting geotechnical investigations and design solutions for infrastructure, transportation, water, and energy projects.

Role type

Mid-to-Senior Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer (Consulting)

Builds

Geotechnical investigation reports, design inputs for foundations/slope stability, and technical documentation for construction projects.

Domain

Civil Infrastructure / Geotechnical Engineering

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Soil and rock mechanics, slope stability analysis, site investigation planning, core logging, geotechnical software proficiency (OpenGround, gINT, Rocscience, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, Leapfrog, AutoCAD), technical reporting, tender support

Preferred skills

Professional registration (RPGeo, CPEng, RPEQ), experience in consulting environment, 2D/3D geotechnical modelling

Technologies

OpenGround, gINT, Rocscience, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, Leapfrog, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Plan and execute geotechnical site investigations including drilling supervision and sampling; perform soil profiling and rock core logging; coordinate laboratory testing; prepare interpretive technical reports; conduct desktop studies and data interpretation; assist with geotechnical analyses for foundations and earthworks; support tender submissions and cost estimates.

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC with progression to technical interpretation and design input

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