Category: Ideal Foundations | Location: Smithfield
Posted on: November 26, 2025
Job Description
Are you ready to take your engineering expertise to the next level? IdealCorp is searching for a highly skilled Design Engineer / Screw Piles to join our growing technical team. If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering, screw pile design, innovation, and delivering high-quality results, you'll thrive here
Why Join us:
As a Design Engineer / Screw Piles at IdealCorp, you'll be instrumental in delivering industry-leading geotechnical and screw pile design solutions. Your engineering judgement, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence will directly support our growth, strengthen our in-house capabilities, and enhance our operational performance.
You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Engineering, Operations, Drilling, Fabrication, Lab, and Field to deliver efficient, compliant, and innovative solutions. This role offers autonomy, trust, and strong leadership support as you help shape the future of IdealCorp's engineering division.
What We're Looking For
Experience
* Minimum 3–5+ years in foundation, geotechnical, structural, or screw pile engineering.
* Strong capability in design calculations, geotechnical interpretation, and developing practical engineering solutions.
* Experience delivering or supporting deep foundation and screw pile projects.
* Proven ability to support or lead teams across engineering, operations, or construction delivery.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering.
* NER and RPEQ registered or actively progressing toward accreditation.
* CPEng highly regarded.
Technical Skills
* Extensive knowledge of soil behaviour, geotechnical design principles, and screw pile systems.
* Ability to interpret geotechnical data, lab results, and field logs.
* Strong analytical reasoning, structural understanding, and real-world engineering judgement.
* Proficiency with engineering software and modelling tools.
* Excellent report writing, documentation management, and technical communication skills.
* Clear and confident communication with clients, drillers, operators, and internal teams.
Your Impact
You'll be more than an engineer, you'll be a pillar of our technical leadership. Your work will:
* Strengthen our engineering accuracy and compliance
* Support major residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects
* Drive internal capability growth and reduce reliance on external contractors
* Improve field operations through smarter, more efficient designs
* Contribute to a culture of safety, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Your expertise ensures IdealCorp continues to deliver confidence in construction, safely, efficiently, and effectively.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package including profit share
* Ongoing professional development, training, and accreditation support
* A collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused work environment
* Opportunities for leadership, improvement initiatives, and real technical impact
* A chance to redefine the geotechnical and screw pile industry with a forward-thinking team
About Us
We're leaders in geotechnical investigations and screw piling services, proudly serving the construction and civil industries across NSW, QLD & SA. As a growing business, we're committed to continuous improvement and investing in our people.
We're not just looking for someone to do the job, we're building a team for the long haul. If you're after a supportive environment where you're respected, valued, and encouraged to grow, IdealCorp is the place.
Join IdealCorp and build a safer, stronger future with us.
Job Overview
* Job Type: Full time
* Salary/Wages: Negotiable
* Experience Required: 3-5 years
* Hours: 7:40 AM - 4:00 PM
* Closing Date: Open