Senior Geotechnical Engineer

4 days ago

West Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Douglas Partners Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the Company

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an employee-owned and Australian industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consultancy employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices, with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.

Our core values—People, Integrity, Improvement, Excellence—guide everything we do. We prioritise safety, foster an inclusive culture, act with integrity, continuously strive for improvement and are committed to sustainability and excellence in all our work.

To learn more about our company values, visit

What the role is

Currently we are expanding both our capabilities and market share and therefore need a high calibre geotechnical engineer to assist with our growing clientele. You will apply your knowledge and skills to support our geotechnical team in the Sydney office and working with an enthusiastic, energetic and diverse team to exceed client's expectations.

Your role will include (but not limited to):

  • Preparing winning tenders and proposals;
  • Management of projects, planning and coordinating field investigations for a wide variety of small to large scale residential / commercial / industrial / infrastructure projects;
  • Coordination and oversight of site inspection / testing / monitoring services for construction sites for a range of earthworks, pavements, deep excavation, road, rail and tunnel projects;
  • Analyse a range of geotechnical problems, including shallow and deep foundations, embankments, pavements, dams, retaining structures, slope stability and soil improvement;
  • Completion or direction of analysis and problem-solving using software such as Slope/W, CIRCLY and in-house software to facilitate the geotechnical, structural, civil and environmental designs;
  • Writing technical memoranda, letters and reports to a high standard, as expected by our clients;
  • Business development, client development and management;
  • Mentoring of other geotechnical professionals within the geotechnical team.

Training and Development

  • Broad exposure across entire project life cycle;
  • Ongoing professional development courses.

What's in it for you

  • Gain experience in all sectors of the business;
  • Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry's top leaders;
  • Further educational support for tuition fees and study leave;
  • Professional bonuses for industry accreditations;
  • Opportunities to work across Australia (we have 19 offices in both regional and metropolitan locations);
  • Company provided phone and laptop;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Enhanced leave after milestones;
  • Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing;
  • Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals;

About You

Bachelor Degree in:

  • Engineering – Civil, Geotechnical or Geology

Other criteria

  • Ideally, 5 – 15 years' professional experience as a Geotechnical Engineer with experience in site investigations;
  • Australian driver's licence;
  • General construction induction training card (white card);
  • Enjoy working onsite and in the office;
  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, contractors and auditors;
  • Excellent writing skills;
  • Proven problem solving and pattern recognition skills;
  • High level of computer skills;
  • High commitment to safety.

Application should include

  • a brief cover letter demonstrating how you would fulfil this role;
  • a resume and any work experience references; and
  • a copy of university transcript.

To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in Australia with no restrictions.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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