Geotechnical engineers are master geologists and engineers combined in one profession. They understand the behavior and properties of soil, rock, and other materials that make up the earth. Geotechnical engineers typically work in the construction and infrastructure industries, and their primary responsibilities are to ensure the stability and safety of buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects through geotech engineering.

 

Geotechnical engineers often conduct site investigations and collect soil and rock samples to analyze the characteristics of the materials at the site. Based on the site investigation data, geotechnical engineers design foundations, retaining structures, and other components of the infrastructure project to ensure that they are safe and durable. They must assess the potential risks associated with the construction site, such as soil instability, landslides, and earthquakes, and design measures to mitigate these risks. Soil engineering plays a big role in a geotechnical engineer’s job.

 

In addition, geotechnical engineers will be involved in supervising the construction of an infrastructure project to guarantee that the design specifications are being followed. Geotechnical engineers also actively take into consideration the impact of building on the environment, designing measures to minimize any negative impact. An eye for detail, a passion for geology, and a strong team working attitude are all a part of the job as a geotech engineer.

 

Geotech engineers can find opportunities in a number of sectors where geotechnical services are needed. Sectors include construction, energy, transportation, and the environment.

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Senior Project Engineer - SURF

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 2 years

Provide engineering leadership across project planning, offshore/site work, tender prep, and execution. Mentor and guide Project & Graduate Engineers, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and fostering growth. Define and forecast manning/resourcing needs; contribute to cost estimates, engineering task definitions, and CTRs. Generate and review technical documentation - including calculations, specifications, procedures, layouts, schematics, and equipment lists. Lead HAZID workshops; ensure engineering outputs meet MMA and client technical, quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Work with CAD designers across Perth and Singapore; manage external engineering partnerships. Support offshore execution phases with technical oversight and ensure adherence to HSEQ guidelines. Drive innovation-promote improvement in products, services, processes, and support new development opportunities. Handle administrative duties: timesheets, PRs, POs, document control.

Project Engineer

Location: Darwin

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

Support delivery of civil subdivision projects across Darwin Coordinate site activities, technical documentation, and reporting Work closely with crews, subcontractors, and stakeholders to keep projects on track Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met throughout the build

Process Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 4 years

Delivery of process engineering scopes across the portfolio Development of discipline work scopes and delivery schedules Driving HSEQ performance, process safety and integrity management throughout delivery of scope including participation in HAZOP/LOPA workshops and resultant action closeout. Collaborating across projects and asset teams to drive efficient solutions across process discipline areas Ensuring conformance with WMS, Engineering Standards and Specifications Management of change, both internally within Woodside and externally with Contractors Ensuring robust and 'fit for purpose' governance, verification, validation and assurance for all scope elements Driving consistency and continuous improvement in ways of working Ensuring liaison with Subject Matter Experts and Technical Authorities where required Drive performance of the engineering team, through Contractors, to strive for outstanding results Ensuring tasks are closed out and lessons learnt are communicated appropriately within the organization and to Contractors.

Process Control Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

Work with control system and instrument engineers to plan control modifications, troubleshoot logic problems, identify, and diagnose field device issues. Monitor plant operation and propose improvements to control strategy or operation strategy to effect improvements in efficiency and/or production. Maintain and develop Advanced Process Control applications using Aspen DMC3. Manage changes safely through the appropriate MOC (Management of Change) and Automation Change Request (ACR) processes Provide engineering guidance to the operations team on plant operation, including communicating changes, and writing process control guidelines.

Project Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Kwinana

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of brownfield sustaining projects in accordance with internal project governance. Apply a hybrid Agile/Scrum project methodology including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Collaborate with internal engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution. Manage contractor interfaces and ensure alignment with project scope and standards. Oversee procurement of materials and services, and track cost and schedule performance. Ensure completed works are handed over smoothly to operational teams. Foster a high-performing, safety-focused project environment that aligns with company policies and procedures

Project Engineer

Location: Mackay

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 2 years

Project Coordination & Delivery Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to maintain smooth workflow Monitor progress and proactively resolve issues to avoid delays Technical Oversight Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to guide construction activities Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and council requirements Assist in the preparation of construction methodologies and sequencing plans Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with clients, council representatives, and internal teams to ensure expectations are met Attend site meetings and provide regular updates on progress and challenges Foster strong relationships with local authorities and community stakeholders Quality, Safety & Environmental Compliance Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures Uphold safety standards and promote a culture of zero harm Ensure environmental controls are in place and adhered to Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate records of site activities, variations, and progress reports Support the Project Manager with forecasting, procurement, and cost tracking Contribute to post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 2 years

Own the delivery of project scope to a high standard, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget. Offer and seek out technical input across design, construction, scheduling changes, and structural solutions. Drive strong project outcomes under pressure, taking initiative to resolve challenges quickly and effectively. Make commercially sound decisions that balance cost control with profitability and long-term value. Play a key role in the financial and operational success of the broader project team. Build trusted client relationships through clear communication and proactive collaboration. Ensure all deliverables align with client expectations, budget constraints, contract terms, and quality benchmarks. Mentor and support team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative project environment. Oversee subcontractor compliance with company policies, procedures, and HSEQ standards. Champion a safe work culture, ensuring all activities meet HSEQ requirements and project safety plans.

Site Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 1 years

As a Site Engineer, you'll be instrumental in supporting the successful delivery of TMR works, focusing on planning, coordination, and execution. You'll work closely with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure all technical, contractual, and quality aspects of the project are met. Assist with the day-to-day site operations and ensure project milestones are achieved Interpret and apply TMR specifications, drawings, and standards Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and site logistics Assist with preparation of ITPs, quality documentation, and as-builts Provide accurate progress reporting and support cost control efforts Support project engineers and supervisors to resolve technical issues

Senior Data Engineer

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 4 years

The Data Engineer will contribute to the technical development and operational support of our Data, Integration and Analytics (DIA) Platform. This platform will empower operational and corporate data reporting, analytics, and AI-driven insights. The Data Engineer will support project teams, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to data standards, policies and guidelines to ensure the platform meets the evolving needs of the business. The role is essential to supporting efficient data processing, modern data pipelines, real-time analytics, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Deliverables - Technical & Operational Platform Development & Optimisation: Demonstrated experience contributing to the development and optimisation of data platforms and implementing automation for data pipelines, with growing exposure to AI/ML workflows. Familiarity with Databricks is essential and Fivetran or similar technologies. Data Pipelines:Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient data pipelines within the DIA Platform across the Databricks and Microsoft Fabric environments. Leverage Microsoft DevOps to establish robust CI/CD workflows for Databricks pipeline deployment, ensuring version control, automated testing, and seamless promotion across development, staging, and production environments. Focus on transforming ingested data into curated, analytics-ready datasets across the Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers of the lakehouse. Automate pipeline orchestration for both batch and streaming Kafka workloads, applying best practices in data quality, lineage, and performance optimisation. Implement Infrastructure as Code principles and collaborative development practices to ensure data pipelines are modular, reusable, and consistently deployable. Data Integration: Develop integration pipelines using modern data integration techniques for API-based, event-driven, and batch ETL/ELT data ingestion. Ensure high level of data integrity for master and reference data to effectively process transactional events across ERP, IoT, and SaaS systems. Design integrations that are secure and resilient, aligned with enterprise architecture principles and platform performance requirements. Work closely with the infrastructure teams to ensure systems performance and maintain a high level of cyber security. Work closely with the data architect and data owners to extend the enterprise data model and ensure timely and accurate data delivery for operational and analytical consumption. Reporting & Analytics Enablement: Collaborate with business stakeholders and data stewards to understand their data and reporting needs and translate those into actionable data models supporting the development of dashboards, and visualisations. Continuously optimise analytics workflows to improve business outcomes. AI/ML Pipeline Development: Exposure to building and maintaining data pipelines that support AI/ML models in production environments, with enthusiasm for enabling data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics.

Principal Mining Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Reporting to the Study Manager, the Principal Mining Engineer will provide strategic technical leadership for the mining study, guiding mine planning, design, and operational strategies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the project's mining plans are technically robust, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives and best practice in safety and sustainability. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary teams and managing both in-house work packages and outsourced consultancy inputs. Key Responsibilities Lead mining engineering components of the study, including mine planning, pit optimisation, and production strategy development. Conduct trade-off studies and economic evaluations to maximise project value. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geology, geotechnical, water, metallurgy, infrastructure, environment, and community teams. Provide technical guidance and oversight to external consultants and contractors. Ensure study deliverables meet high technical standards and undergo appropriate peer review. Contribute to project risk assessments and study reporting. Undertake site visits to the project location as required for familiarisation and planning.

Speciliast Firewall Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 3 years

The successful candidate must have hands-on experience with Checkpoint firewalls (including policy creation and troubleshooting), along with a strong understanding of network security best practices. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance, optimising security posture, and ensuring seamless traffic management across critical infrastructure. As a Firewall Engineer, you will: Manage and maintain network control points, including switching, routing, and firewalls. Implement firewall rule changes and optimise network security across complex operational landscapes. Apply cyber-security best practices aligned with the Purdue model for industrial control systems. Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues in a structured, methodical way. Work collaboratively with technology and project teams to deliver secure, high-performing network environments.

Structural Project Manager

Location: Christmas Creek

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Structural Project Manager to support structural engineering and project delivery activities for ore processing facilities (OPF). This role will oversee structural assessments, design reviews, and compliance activities, while working closely with stakeholders, consultants, and project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities Perform structural calculations and engineering assessments in line with relevant Australian Standards. Attend and contribute to stakeholder meetings with operations, capital projects, and external consultancies. Assess existing structures using structural modelling tools (e.g., SpaceGass), including vibration and fatigue analysis. Develop finite element (FE) models and perform analysis for steel structures. Review design and calculation reports prepared by external consultants and inspectors. Prepare sketches and proposals for strengthening and modifying existing assets. Conduct inspections under structural integrity management plans to support scope development for capital projects. Review documentation and packages prepared by structural engineering teams. Collaborate with compliance, engineering, and project management teams to ensure effective project delivery.

Common geotech engineering responsibilities 

  • Performing initial field and environmental investigations before building planning;

  • Using geological maps and photographs to aid in site selection;

  • Making a strategic plan for the geotechnical engineering site and executing the geotechnical research as planned;

  • Collecting samples like rocks, sand, and such items from the site;

  • Analyzing soil and other geotechnical findings;

  • Carrying out tests on the samples and noting the pollution values;

  • Designing the geotech projects based on the research;

  • Creating 3D models and technical specifications using latest modeling software;

  • Developing design proposals and estimating costs for safe construction together with expert colleagues;

  • Assessing and advising on geological dangers during planning and execution of the engineering project;

  • Examining diverse building materials and potential stresses which includes ability and strain levels;

  • Establishing cost and time limits on ground studies;

  • Coordinating work with geologists, soil engineers, other geotech engineers, and advisors;

  • Protecting the environment while undertaking engineering work;

  • Traveling to geotechnical engineering sites.

Qualifications for geotech engineers 

Geotech engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geophysics, or a related technical field. An advanced degree is advantageous. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.

 

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

  • Previous experience in a role in geotechnical services;
  • Expertise in geology, climatology, chemistry, and mathematics with extraction and transportation engineeringknowledge and skills;
  • Expertise in using geotechnical computer software, AutoCAD, ArcView-GIS, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, and finite element analysis software such as PLAXIS are strongly preferred;
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills;
  • Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple projects and team members simultaneously.