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Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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

Core

Lead geotechnical and engineering geology delivery for major infrastructure, transport, development, renewables, and resources projects.

Role type

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Senior IC with leadership)

Builds

Complex ground engineering solutions for infrastructure and development projects

Domain

Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Geotechnical engineering, Engineering geology, Ground investigations, Geotechnical analysis, Design, Risk management, Project leadership, Budget management, Technical governance

Preferred skills

Transport, Tunnelling, Water, Urban development

Technologies

Geotechnical analysis software, Project management tools

Responsibilities

Lead geotechnical and engineering geology delivery, Oversee project planning and technical governance, Build trusted client relationships, Mentor and develop engineers, Drive project performance on safety and quality, Contribute to business growth

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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