Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Associate Principal Pathway)

About the role

A Brisbane-based engineering consultancy specialising in geotechnical, civil and structural engineering is looking for a Strong Senior Geotechnical Engineer to act as second-in-command to its Principal Geotechnical Engineer. The role is full-time and permanent, based in Brisbane with four days in the office and site rotations, and offers a clear pathway to a Principal role within 1-2 years.

Key responsibilities

• Lead detailed geotechnical design across foundations, retaining structures, slopes, ground improvement and temporary works
• Interpret site investigation data (including CPTu) and derive design parameters
• Author technical reports, IFC drawings and specifications
• Mentor 3-4 graduate to mid-level engineers, assigning tasks and monitoring quality and delivery
• Work on site in remote locations for 1-3 weeks, including supervising works and certifying construction as Geotechnical Assessor
• Identify technical risks early and support the Principal Engineer in resourcing, planning and client engagement

Required profile

• IEAust Chartered (CPEng) and/or RPEQ qualification
• Approximately 15 years of geotechnical engineering experience leading detailed design on infrastructure projects
• Ability to work independently with full accountability for outcomes
• Willingness to undertake site rotations of 1-3 weeks; eligible to work in Australia (sponsorship available)

Required skills

• Shallow and pile foundations, pile group analysis, earth retaining structures, slope stability and slope risk assessment to RMS Version 4 (hard requirement)
• Ground anchors, micro-piles, ground improvement of soft soils and temporary works design
• Instrumentation and monitoring interpretation and advanced IFC drawing packages are highly regarded

What we offer

• Base salary of $200,000 - $210,000 plus superannuation
• Pathway to Principal Geotechnical Engineer within 1-2 years, with direct mentorship from the Principal Engineer
• Diverse, technically interesting project work across Queensland infrastructure