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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 proficiency in conducting site investigations and producing high-quality geotechnical reports. Strong ability to collaborate with teams and provide geotechnical advice in compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Geotechnical EngineeringSite Investigation ManagementGINT SoftwareGeoStudio SoftwarePLAXIS Software

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Hard Skills
Geotechnical DesignStability CalculationsSettlement CalculationsGround Model DevelopmentFactual Report Review
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationOral CommunicationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
GINTGeoStudioPLAXIS
Industry Keywords
Geotechnical HazardsSustainability RequirementsAustralian StandardsTechnical Documentation

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 investigation 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 standard
  • Review project deliverables
  • Provide geotechnical advice and recommendations in accordance with relevant standards
  • Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors and clients

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 for earthworks
  • Ability to plan and manage site investigation work
  • Experience reviewing factual in-ground interpretation reports
  • Ability to develop ground models
  • Ability to perform stability and settlement calculations in earthwork and embankment design
  • Experience using relevant software such as gINT, GeoStudio and PLAXIS
  • Understanding and compliance with industry standards, Australian standards and conventions in technical documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Part-time or job share options
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Recruitment adjustments available