Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Join Our Growing Geotechnical Team in Sydney or Melbourne

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced or senior-level Geotechnical Engineer to become a key member of our team. If you have strong technical skills, a great all-rounder and a knack for relationship building, we'd love to hear from you

About the Role:

In this role, you will apply your expertise to a diverse range of projects, including the design of temporary and permanent foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, pavements, ground improvement, rail track formations and integrated solutions for deep basements and tall buildings. Your solid understanding of Australian Standards and local geotechnical experience will be an essential component of your role.

What to expect day to day:

• Develop effective geotechnical design solutions across various scenarios and sectors.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and site investigation briefs.
• Draft proposals with attention to commercial aspects and project quoting.
• Undertake geotechnical design on simple and complex situations including proficient use of finite element analysis.
• Manage small to medium projects from inception, including budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing.
• Conduct site visits for construction phase services, bid meetings, and pavement condition assessments, with occasional short-term interstate travel.
• Collaborate confidently with external partners, clients, and internal stakeholders, and communicate effectively.
• Assist the Geotechnical Lead in client relationship development, team training and mentoring, and fostering strong interdisciplinary relationships.
• Be a key member of the National Geotechnical team and be involved in a range of projects nationally.

About you:

• A minimum of bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Geology or Engineering Geology.
• Ideally 8+ years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering within an Australian based multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, ideally in New South Wales or Victoria.
• Chartered Status in Engineering Australia or be working towards.
• Strong technical background and analytical skills in:
• Engineering Geology and/or Geotechnical interpretation of ground conditions.
• Soil-structure interaction and finite element analysis.
• Deep excavations.
• Retaining wall design and construction.
• Pavement Design.
• Proficiency in using software packages such as: Slope/W or equivalent; Plaxis 2D & 3D or equivalent; Wallap or equivalent; RS Pile; DeepEx.
• Sound understanding of relevant engineering standards and guidelines, particularly the Australian Bridge Code AS5100, piling design AS2159 and local Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) or Victorian Department of Transport Standards and Specifications.
• Experience in detailed design stage in major infrastructure projects from a multi-disciplinary background is desirable.

About BG&E:

BG&E is an employee-owned engineering consultancy with more than half a century of experience. United by a common purpose – we believe that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery, and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments.

At BG&E, we live our values every day: to demonstrate care and integrity, strive to pursue excellence, and serve as one team, that is 'The BG&E Way'. We empower our people to be empathic, high-performing, and creative, and contribute to communities. We work in partnership with clients and other stakeholders – to challenge conventional wisdom, pioneer new benchmarks in technical excellence.

Realising Your Career Aspirations (Life at BG&E):

• Health and wellbeing support via confidential internal initiatives, as well as from an independent Employee Assistance Programme provider.

• Competitive remuneration, compensation, and Paternal Leave.

• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be – for Corporate Services, technical and administration roles.

• Learning and development initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality is part of BG&E's DNA – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We value who you are, and we encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work. Click here for further information about diversity, equality and inclusion at BG&E.

BG&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all candidates. For roles that are located in Australia, we particularly appreciate applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as we continue to play an important role in reconciliation and 'Closing the Gap' with the traditional First Peoples of our nation.