Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As our success and growth continues across Australia, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and technically experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Sydney team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 5–7 years of experience looking to step into a role with greater project responsibility and technical depth. You will work alongside senior engineers and project managers to plan and deliver field investigations, analyse geotechnical data, and contribute to high-quality technical reports for a range of clients and project types.

At Kleinfelder, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment. You will be part of a national team of geotechnical and environmental professionals who are passionate about technical excellence, safety, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical fieldwork programs, including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Prepare geotechnical logs, interpret field and laboratory data, and contribute to geotechnical analysis and design.
• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery, including contractor coordination, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare clear and technically sound geotechnical reports and recommendations.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and uphold company values on site and in the office.

About You

You are a proactive, solutions-focused engineer with a solid technical grounding and strong attention to detail. You thrive in the field as much as you do in the office and are eager to continue developing your professional skills and technical expertise.

You will bring:

• A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–7 years' experience in geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards for geotechnical and site investigations.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within project deadlines.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality in all aspects of work.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Exceptional verbal communication, technical report writing and peer review skills.
• Industry recognition through certification, accreditation and/or active participation in related industry associations RPE and/or Chartered Engineer status desirable.

The Company

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical investigation and design, environmental planning and approvals, ecology and land rehabilitation and management.

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

Why Join Kleinfelder?

We offer a range of benefits to support your development and well-being:

• Competitive salary and extra leave options (e.g. purchased leave, paid parental leave, public holiday swap)
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working
• Access to health and wellness programs (e.g. EAP)
• Career development support and study assistance
• Recognition and reward programs

Kleinfelder is an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be part of our organisation and apply.

Applications close 10 November 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and the role may be filled prior to the closing date.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, and require any further information, please email our friendly HR team at

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal working rights to work in Australia.

Kleinfelder will be managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.