Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Arup is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its Geotechnical team in Townsville. You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to investigate ground conditions, deliver geotechnical designs and give technical advice across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, including leading field investigations and complex engineering analyses.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical design and analysis for infrastructure projects, including desktop studies, ground investigations, design calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports.
• Plan, manage and supervise geotechnical field investigations and laboratory testing programmes, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
• Analyse field and laboratory data to develop practical solutions, including slope stability assessments, remediation designs and risk assessments.
• Manage allocated project work packages in line with Arup's Quality Management System and to a high technical standard.
• Build relationships with clients, project teams, contractors and sub-consultants and provide trusted technical advice.

Required profile

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, with Chartered status or progress towards Chartership with Engineers Australia (or an equivalent professional body).
• At least 5 years' experience in geotechnical engineering, covering medium and large-scale infrastructure projects from investigation through to design and construction.
• Proven experience planning, managing and supervising geotechnical investigations, including slope stability assessments and remediation design.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.

Required skills

• Proficiency in industry-standard geotechnical software such as gINT, OpenGround, Slope/W, PLAXIS and Leapfrog.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and profit share for eligible members.
• A growing team of engineers and technical specialists in a Total Design environment, working on geotech projects in Townsville, across Queensland and interstate at times.
• A central Townsville CBD office with public transport nearby and a collaborative, family-friendly culture.

Candidates apply through Arup's applicant tracking system; shortlisted candidates are contacted by Talent Acquisition. Arup is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.