Senior Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Join AECOM's Geotechnical Engineering and Tunnelling Team in Sydney to deliver investigations, analysis and design solutions across a wide range of infrastructure projects. The role combines hands‑on fieldwork with technical office tasks, supporting projects from site investigation through to construction.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute geotechnical site investigations, including drilling supervision, sampling and in‑situ testing.
• Prepare desktop studies, interpret data and produce factual and interpretive reports.
• Collect and manage soil and rock samples, coordinate laboratory testing programs and ensure compliance with AS 1726:2017 and safety standards.
• Assist with geotechnical analyses for foundations, slope stability, pavement design and earthworks.
• Support bid preparation, scope development and preliminary cost estimation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geological engineering or a related field.
• 2‑10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with regular fieldwork.
• Willingness to travel and undertake regular site investigations.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Proficiency with OpenGround / gINT, Rocscience, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W.
• Familiarity with Leapfrog or similar geotechnical modelling software.
• Competence in soil profiling and rock core logging per AS 1726:2017.
• Experience in drilling supervision, sampling and in‑situ testing.

What we offer

• Opportunities to work on diverse geotechnical projects across infrastructure, transportation, water, dams, buildings, energy and environment sectors.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with mentoring and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements promoting wellbeing and work‑life balance.