Associate Geotechnical Engineer

2 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Tetra Tech Coffey Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Join our renowned East Coast Geotechnical Group
  • Key technical leadership role with a trusted industry leader
  • Brisbane

Step into a technical leadership role within our long-established East Coast Geotechnical Group - where technical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Enjoy a competitive salary package and a wide range of company benefits.

About the Role

In this critical role, you'll be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and mitigating ground movement impacts caused by underground mining operations.

You will provide technical expertise to safeguard communities, infrastructure, and the environment while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct detailed mine subsidence risk assessments and develop predictive models.
  • Monitor, analyse, and report on ground movement and associated infrastructure impacts.
  • Provide technical advice on remediation, prevention, and mitigation measures.
  • Collaborate with developers, engineers, regulators, and community stakeholders.
  • Prepare expert technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to mine subsidence legislation, industry standards, and safety frameworks.

This is the perfect opportunity for a geotechnical professional to the next step in a specialist technical career.

About you

Your background will include:

  • Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical, Mining or Civil Engineering.
  • Significant experience in mine subsidence engineering, remediation / mine filling design, and geotechnical assessment.
  • Proven track record in subsidence modelling and interpretation, structural impact assessment, and monitoring techniques.
  • Excellent technical reporting and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Subsidence Advisory NSW practices.
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent registration (desirable).

You'll enjoy these benefits:

  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave—up to 8 weeks per year
  • Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.
  • Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.
  • Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.
  • Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
  • Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
  • Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
  • Salary sacrifice: Pre-tax options to top up your super.
  • Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.
  • Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.

About us

Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end environmental, engineering and project management consulting services in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.

With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.



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