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Geotechnical Engineer

Cairns, Queensland💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deliver geotechnical services for infrastructure, renewable energy, and development projects, including site investigations, testing, and foundation design.

Role type

Mid-level IC geotechnical engineer

Builds

Geotechnical assessments, foundation designs, earthworks solutions, and technical reports for infrastructure and energy clients

Domain

Civil engineering / Geotechnical engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Geotechnical analysis, slope stability assessment, foundation design, site investigation planning, technical report writing, geotechnical software proficiency, risk identification

Preferred skills

Chartered status progress, mentoring, training

Technologies

PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Slope/W, Settle3D, LPILE, gINT

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of geotechnical investigations including drilling and in-situ testing; undertake geotechnical analyses for slope stability and bearing capacity; contribute to design of foundations and retaining structures; prepare technical and factual investigation reports; participate in site inspections and construction support; assist in identifying geotechnical risks and developing engineering solutions

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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