Engineer Geotechnics

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

About SJ Group

At SJ were building identity into infrastructure character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

The Role

We are seeking an Engineer Geotechnics to join our team in Brisbane. In this role youll be involved in the delivery of major infrastructure geotechnical site investigation projects.

Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out detailed design and site investigation in the area of Geotechnics to a high standard and tight timeframes under broad supervision;
• Assisting more senior Engineers with the analysis of information production of designs and computations under broad supervision;
• Preparing specifications proposals and other documentation under broad supervision;
• Using a combination of standard and modified Engineering methods/techniques in addition to those developed in previous assignments for the purpose of solving problems;
• Preparing client and technical reports
• Communicating openly and regularly with other team members and stakeholders;
• Liaising with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination;
• Assuming responsibility for the accuracy and correctness of calculations prepared for design;
• Working within project timeframes and budgets;
• Understanding and contributing to the achievement of the team business plan;
• Consulting with Manager on maintaining agreed utilisation rates and ensuring own time is recorded promptly in the timesheet system;
• Assuming responsibility for the results of simple projects or sections of projects;
• Liaising with project managers and appropriate stakeholders to ascertain information required to undertake design and documentation tasks;
• Participating in planning to achieve prescribed objectives;
• Carrying out detailed design tasks as directed to meet agreed outcomes and cost structure;

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

• Tertiary qualification (Engineering);
• Experience as a Geotechnical Engineer ideally within an Engineering Consultancy or similar;
• Experience in conducting Geotechnical Site Investigations;
• Experience in Geotechnical Design;
• Problem solving / analytical skills;
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Ability to independently use basic theoretical knowledge of Engineering principles to analyse interpret and conclude on standard matters or decisions;
• Familiar with relevant Australian Standards;
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;

Please note the annual salary on offer for this role is $82000 - $88000 (inclusive of superannuation).

To find out more about SMEC please visit our careers page at to benefits: recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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