Geotechnical Engineer Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of the National Geotechnical team, you will be involved in a range of projects nationally.
* About the Role:
* In this role, you will apply your expertise to a diverse range of projects, including the design of temporary and permanent foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, pavements, ground improvement, rail track formations and integrated solutions for deep basements and tall buildings.
* Your solid understanding of Australian Standards and local geotechnical experience will be an essential component of your role.
What to Expect Day-to-Day:
* You will develop effective geotechnical design solutions across various scenarios and sectors.
* You will prepare reports, specifications, and site investigation briefs.
* You will draft proposals with attention to commercial aspects and project quoting.
* You will undertake geotechnical design on simple and complex situations, including proficient use of finite element analysis.
* You will manage small to medium projects from inception, including budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing.
* You will conduct site visits for construction phase services, bid meetings, and pavement condition assessments, with occasional short-term interstate travel.
* You will collaborate confidently with external partners, clients, and internal stakeholders, and communicate effectively.
* You will assist the Geotechnical Lead in client relationship development, team training and mentoring, and fostering strong interdisciplinary relationships.
About You:
* A minimum of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Geology or Engineering Geology is required.
* Ideally 8+ years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering within an Australian based multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, ideally in New South Wales or Victoria is preferred.
* Chartered Status in Engineering Australia or be working towards is desirable.
* You must have a strong technical background and analytical skills in:
* Engineering Geology and/or Geotechnical interpretation of ground conditions.
* Soil-structure interaction and finite element analysis.
* Deep excavations.
* Retaining wall design and construction.
* Pavement Design.
* You must be proficient in using software packages such as Slope/W or equivalent; Plaxis 2D & 3D or equivalent; Wallap or equivalent; RS Pile; DeepEx.
* You must have a sound understanding of relevant engineering standards and guidelines, particularly the Australian Bridge Code AS5100, piling design AS2159 and local Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) or Victorian Department of Transport Standards and Specifications.
* Experience in detailed design stage in major infrastructure projects from a multi-disciplinary background is desirable.
About Us:
We are an employee-owned engineering consultancy with more than half a century of experience. United by a common purpose – we believe that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery, and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments.
We live our values every day: to demonstrate care and integrity, strive to pursue excellence, and serve as one team, that is 'The BG&E Way'. We empower our people to be empathic, high-performing, and creative, and contribute to communities. We work in partnership with clients and other stakeholders – to challenge conventional wisdom, pioneer new benchmarks in technical excellence.
About Our Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Health and wellbeing support via confidential internal initiatives, as well as from an independent Employee Assistance Programme provider.
* Competitive remuneration, compensation, and Paternal Leave.
* On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be – for Corporate Services, technical and administration roles.
* Learning and development initiatives.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We value who you are, and we encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work. We welcome applications from all candidates, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as we continue to play an important role in reconciliation and 'Closing the Gap' with the traditional First Peoples of our nation.