Engineering Geologist Geotechnical Engineer I NSW

Develop your career by building your technical project consulting skills and experience as part of AECOM Sydneys Geotechnical Engineering and Tunnelling Team. You will have the opportunity of working on a wide range of projects across infrastructure transportation water dams buildings energy and environment sectors delivering solutions for clients throughout the State as well as throughout Australia New Zealand and internationally.

In this role you will support the delivery of geotechnical investigations analysis and design solutions as part of a collaborative and high-performing team of engineers engineering geologists and technical specialists.

This position offers both 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.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being on site understanding ground conditions 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

• Preparing desktop studies including data review interpretation and development of technical documentation.
• Planning coordinating and undertaking geotechnical site investigations including drilling supervision sampling and in-situ testing.
• Competence in soil profiling and rock core logging in accordance with AS 1726:2017 Geotechnical Site Investigation standard.
• Collecting and managing soil and rock samples and coordinating laboratory testing programs.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant standards guidelines and safety procedures.
• Preparing associated factual and interpretive reports.
• Assisting with geotechnical analyses for foundations slope stability pavement designs earthworks and other structures.
• Assisting in the preparation of bids and proposals including scope development and preliminary cost estimation.

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you will have existing working experience that includes having worked on site. 

You will be motivated to build your technical capability and to work collaboratively in teams both in the office and in the field. 

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

The qualities that help you thrive

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or geological equivalent.
• Ideally 2-10 years experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology.
• Willingness to undertake regular fieldwork and travel.
• Demonstrated competency in scoping planning and managing geotechnical investigations.
• Familiarity with software such as OpenGround / gINT Rocscience GeoStudio SLOPE/W with working knowledge of Leapfrog or similar geotechnical modelling software welcomed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 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 and invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds. 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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AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:  AECOM

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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