Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Join SMEC’s Sydney team as an Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineer and apply your engineering studies to real infrastructure projects. This position offers hands‑on experience while you complete your degree, allowing you to develop practical skills in a supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering geotechnical project outputs.
• Support fieldwork, data collection, and basic analysis tasks.
• Apply project management principles to ensure timely and standard‑compliant work.
• Provide reliable support to senior engineers and the broader project team.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree with a pathway to Professional Engineer accreditation.
• Strong understanding of science and engineering fundamentals.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Basic geotechnical analysis techniques.
• Field data collection methods.
• Familiarity with engineering project documentation.

What we offer

• Hands‑on industry experience while studying.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Opportunity to develop practical skills that complement academic learning.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.