Engineering Geologist Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM is seeking a motivated and highly driven Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to join our Civil Infrastructure Geotechnical Engineering and Tunnelling Team which is based out of South-East Queensland. We have offices in Brisbane Gold Coast and Maroochydore and will consider applicants for all office locations.

Our team supports a wide range of projects across infrastructure transportation water dams buildings energy and the environment sectors delivering solutions for clients throughout Queensland across Australia and New Zealand and internationally.

In this role you will support the delivery of geotechnical investigations analysis and design solutions across a wide range of planning design and construction projects. Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team of engineers engineering geologists and technical specialists you will play a key role in helping deliver practical and reliable geotechnical outcomes for our clients.

This position offers a strong balance between hands-on fieldwork and technical office-based the early stages the role will involve a significant field component including the planning and execution of geotechnical investigations across a variety of sites with opportunities for travel. As your experience develops you will become increasingly involved in technical interpretation geotechnical analysis design input and technical reporting supporting projects from investigation through to design and construction. Alternatively depending on experience this technical side of the role may be available upon commencement.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being on site understanding ground conditions firsthand and turning field data into practical engineering solutions while continuing to develop their technical expertise within a supportive team environment.

How youll make a difference

• Planning coordinating and undertaking geotechnical site investigations including drilling supervision sampling and in-situ testing.

• Soil profiling and rock core logging in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1726:2017 Geotechnical Site Investigations.

• Collecting and managing soil and rock samples and coordinating laboratory testing programs.

• Preparing factual and interpretive reports.

• Conducting desktop studies including data review interpretation and preparation of technical documentation.

• Communicating effectively with clients contractors and project teams to help resolve geotechnical challenges.

• Assisting with tender submissions and proposals including scope development and preliminary cost estimates.

• Assisting with geotechnical analyses for foundations slope stability pavement designs earthworks and other geo-structures.

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant standards guidelines and safety procedures.

You will take on a stronger role in technical interpretation design input and project delivery depending on experience.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Ideally 2-10 years experience in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering ideally within a consulting environment.
• Relevant tertiary degree e.g. Engineering Geology Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline and professional registration or working towards - RPGeo CPEng or RPEQ (or eligibility through mutual recognition pathways).
• Willingness to undertake regular fieldwork and travel when required.
• Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics slope stability and site investigation practices.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as OpenGround / gINT and 2D and 3D geotechnical software such as Rocscience GeoStudio PLAXIS or SLOPE/W working knowledge of Leapfrog or similar geotechnical modelling software and AutoCAD highly regarded.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal and an ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Class C drivers licence.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

This role provides the opportunity to work across a broad range of geotechnical projects develop strong field experience and grow into a technically focused role over time. Youll be part of a collaborative team that values practical thinking technical curiosity and professional development.

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with access to mentoring ongoing learning and opportunities to grow your career. Our teams value flexibility wellbeing and work-life balance and we encourage our people to bring their ideas curiosity and authentic selves to work every day.

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time