Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer KQ )

Description

Our Geotechnical team services projects across various industries and sectors, working collaboratively with local government, residential developers, rail authorities, education, commercial and industrial clients. Due to exceptional success and continued growth in our Geotechnical team we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Newcastle office.

In this role, you will contribute by providing geotechnical expertise in residential, transport and infrastructure projects for all project stages, from the geotech investigation up to the detail design and construction supervision.

Day to day tasks would involve:

1. Plan, coordinate and manage field data acquisition, site investigations, testing and produce calculations, reporting, specifications and drawings to ensure that geotechnical designs provide appropriate solutions.
2. Undertake geotechnical analysis in areas such as slope stability, pavement designs, foundations and retaining walls.
3. Provide quality check and review experience to an appropriate technical standard.
4. Plan, program and coordinate geotechnical project inputs, to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards.
5. Prepare proposals and carry out other appropriate internal/external marketing initiatives as required.

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll need:

1. Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies.
2. Minimum 5 years working experience in consulting field and/or recognised as a senior engineer in your current role.
3. Experience with soil investigation, supervision and geotechnical design.
4. Previous experience with engineering software packages such as gINT, GEOSTUDIO, PLAXIS, ROCSCIENCE, CIRCLY, AutoCAD.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

1. Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
2. Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
3. Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
4. Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
5. A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.
6. Professional Memberships.
7. Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
8. Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.
9. Service Recognition Awards.
10. Employee Assistance Program.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Primary Location: Australia-New South Wales-Newcastle

Organization: BC-3040 CommDev-AU New South Wales

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Apr 15, 2025, 7:36:34 PM

Req ID: 250001KQ

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans