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Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

Fortitude Valley, QLD, auFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

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

Role type

Mid-level IC engineering geologist / geotechnical engineer

Builds

Geotechnical reports, site investigation plans, and design inputs for foundations, slopes, and earthworks

Domain

Civil infrastructure and geotechnical engineering

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Soil and rock mechanics, slope stability analysis, site investigation planning, geotechnical software (OpenGround, gINT, Rocscience, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, Leapfrog, AutoCAD), technical reporting, laboratory testing coordination

Preferred skills

Professional registration (RPGeo, CPEng, RPEQ), Class C driver's licence, experience in consulting environment

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Plan and execute geotechnical site investigations including drilling supervision and sampling; log soil profiles and rock cores; coordinate laboratory testing; prepare technical reports; conduct desktop studies and data interpretation; assist with geotechnical analyses for foundations and slope stability; support tender submissions and cost estimates

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC