Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

1 week ago


Newcastle West, Limerick, Australia WSP in Australia Full time
Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist - Newcastle

Pay: Competitive

Location: Newcastle/New South Wales

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

WSP are looking for experienced Geotechnical Engineers/Geologists to join our renowned Geotechnical & Tunnels team, based in our Newcastle office. We have two exciting roles available: a Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist and an Associate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist. This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP's Geotechnical teams, collaborating with talented professionals on iconic projects to drive future-ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

Our Geotechnical and Tunnels team is driven by a passion for technical excellence and innovation. By joining our Hunter team, you will be working collaboratively with our Principal and Executive Engineers, providing technical advice to our diverse client portfolio over the full asset life cycle. Our work typically includes site investigations, feasibility studies, design and analyses, construction support, and dam operation, as well as developing dam safety management systems, including dam surveillance, safety reviews, and risk assessments.

What you'll do:
  • Work alongside other technical experts on both bidding and delivering successful projects.
  • Undertake and manage geotechnical investigation and design projects from proposal preparation to fieldwork, analysis, and reporting.
  • Support the delivery of dam surveillance, safety inspections, risk assessments, and development of safety management systems.
  • Use your interpretation and design skills to contribute to geotechnical projects predominantly in the energy transition, mining industry, and transport industry.
  • Work closely with the multidisciplinary team throughout project delivery.
  • Drive business development through successful delivery of your projects.
  • Promote a safe working culture by identifying and eliminating safety hazards.
About You

WSP encourages and supports ongoing personal and professional development. To be successful in these positions, it is anticipated that you will possess the following qualifications / requirements:

  • A Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology degree. Postgraduate qualifications in a geotechnical-related field will be considered favourably.
  • Must have experience in geotechnical engineering/engineering geology (local experience preferred).
  • Experience and passion for tailings storage facility and water dam management.
  • A successful track record in undertaking and managing field investigations for small to large size geotechnical projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in the preparation/review of written technical reports and client communications.
  • Demonstrated experience in geotechnical design including rock/soil/structure interaction.
  • A strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
  • Ability to take responsibility for geotechnical design delivery in a multidisciplinary environment.
About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future Ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP. Please, no Recruitment Agencies.

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