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Aurecon

Geotechnical Engineer

Aurecon

. Conduct geotechnical desktop studies to identify geotechnical hazards .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeNewcastle • AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering design and analysis, with a strong focus on conducting site investigations, producing high-quality reports, and applying industry standards. Capable of mentoring junior engineers and collaborating effectively with clients and subcontractors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Geotechnical EngineeringSite Investigation ManagementGINT SoftwareGeostudio SoftwarePlaxis Software

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Hard Skills
Geotechnical DesignStability CalculationsSettlement CalculationsGround Model DevelopmentTechnical Documentation
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationOral CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring
Industry Keywords
Geotechnical HazardsAustralian StandardsSustainability RequirementsConstruction-phase SupervisionFactual Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct geotechnical desktop studies to identify geotechnical hazards
  • Scope geotechnical investigations to obtain project-specific site conditions
  • Supervise and mentor junior Geotechnical Engineers
  • Scope and manage geotechnical site investigations
  • Participate in geotechnical site investigations and construction-phase supervision while complying with sustainability and safety requirements
  • Undertake geotechnical engineering design and analysis on infrastructure projects
  • Produce geotechnical engineering calculations and outputs using gINT, Geostudio and Plaxis
  • Conduct desktop studies, factual reports and smaller project interpretive reports independently to a high-quality level
  • Review project deliverables
  • Apply industry standards, Australian standards and conventions in technical documentation, design outputs and geotechnical advice or recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Around 2-4 years professional experience in engineering consulting or similar, specialising in geotechnical engineering
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively internally and externally with sub-contractors and clients
  • Ability to select appropriate site investigations required for earthworks
  • Ability to plan and manage site investigation work and review factual in-ground interpretation reports
  • Experience developing ground models
  • Team-oriented approach supporting the success and technical development of the team
  • Ability to perform stability and settlement calculations in earthwork and embankment design

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements
  • Part-time / job share options
  • An environment that supports your ambitions
  • Opportunity to tackle complex infrastructure challenges
  • Opportunity to make a real impact
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Recruitment adjustments available