Graduate Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer
Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an employee-owned and Australian industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consultancy employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices, with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.
Our core values—People, Integrity, Improvement, Excellence—guide everything we do.
We prioritise safety, foster an inclusive culture, act with integrity, continuously strive for improvement and are committed to sustainability and excellence in all our work.
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Location: WollongongImmediate start available
What the role is
Our Wollongong office is seeking a Graduate Geologist or Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Engineering team.
In this role you will complement our consulting group so that projects continue to run efficiently and effectively, thus ultimately maintaining clients' satisfaction while developing your engineering geology and geotechnical consulting skills.
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from industry experts, and contribute to impactful projects in a supportive and innovative environment.
Your role will include (but not limited to):
Conducting field investigation work, including logging of boreholes and test pits, carrying out construction inspections and in-situ testing to assess ground conditions using 'best practice' methods.
Assisting with co-ordinating subcontractors (such as drilling rigs, CPT rigs, service locators, etc.) for field work, and be responsible for the successful completion of the work within allotted timeframes and budgets.
Scheduling laboratory testing.
Assisting with and conducting slope risk assessments.
Using Slope/W and other specialised software to carry out analyses.
Adhering to relevant Work Health and Safety requirements.
Preparing proposals by scoping investigations to target project outcomes and client requirements.
Engaging in technical report writing.
Given the variety of project work available throughout the year, there is a mix of fieldwork and office-based time.
While most work is local to the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands, occasional short-term travel to other sites across Australia may be required.
Training and Development
Broad exposure across entire project life cycle.
Direct access to highly technical Senior Engineers and Scientists.
Ongoing professional development courses.
What's in it for you
Gain experience in all sectors of the business.
Experiences across a variety of industries, sites, geologies and geomorphologies.
Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry's top leaders.
Further educational support for tuition fees and study leave.
Professional bonuses for industry accreditations.
Opportunities to work across Australia (we have 19 offices in both regional and metropolitan locations).
Company provided phone and laptop.
Flexible work arrangements.
Enhanced leave after milestones.
Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals.
A work culture that is empowering, fun and inclusive where people matter
About you
Degree in:
Sciences—Geology
Engineering—Civil, Geotechnical.
Other criteria
Australian driver's licence.
Enjoy working onsite and in the office.
Interest in continued learning and building your career in the geotechnical / environmental / groundwater and earthworks in the civil field.
Application should include
A brief cover letter demonstrating how you would fulfil this role.
A resume and any work experience references.
A copy of university transcript.
This position is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents.
(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
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