Senior Geotechnical Engineer Senior Engineering Geologist I WA

We are seeking an Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer to support and lead components of ground investigations and geotechnical deliverables across civil Defence and infrastructure projects in Western Australia. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is technically capable field-experienced and ready to take ownership of defined packages and work closely with senior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ground investigations end-to-end including scoping methodology selection scheduling and coordination with drillers and specialist subcontractors.
• Undertake and/or supervise fieldwork (e.g. logging sampling in-situ testing oversight QA of investigations) and ensure safe compliant site execution.
• Complete engineering geology/geotechnical interpretation and reporting including:
• Factual GI reports (logs test schedules QA summaries)
• Ground model development and parameter selection
• Geotechnical assessment inputs for design and construction (as required)
• Coordinate Laboratory testing programs and validate results for completeness and suitability.
• Apply strong quality and process discipline: checking traceable calculations/assumptions clear deliverable structure and consistent record keeping.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination with civil/structures/services teams (constructability earthworks pavements drainage interfaces).
• Support client and stakeholder engagement including briefings on findings risks and recommendations.

Qualifications :

What were looking for

• 35 years post-graduate experience as an Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer.
• Minimum 2 years of ground investigation fieldwork experience (planning supervision logging/sampling QA and safety).
• Strong preference for Western Australian experience including familiarity with WA geotechnical investigation practices (local ground conditions common investigation methods and typical client/authority expectations).
• Sound technical writing skills and ability to produce clear defensible deliverables.
• Proactive organised and detail-oriented with a genuine focus on quality.
• Exposure to Defence or high-assurance environments is advantageous (but not essential).

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

This role provides the opportunity to lead across a broad range of geotechnical projects apply your strong field experience and grow your technical project and consulting abilities 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.

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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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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.

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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