Associate Geotechnical EngineerHybrid

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Greencap Full time

What if you could......

  • shape the career of a lifetime?
  • work with the best and brightest minds in the industry?

 With us, you can

 Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow 

As one of our Associate Geotechnical Engineers, you will have the opportunity to enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Geotechnical and Tunnels team - You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit both clients and communities for generations to come

Based in our Sydney office within our established Geotechnical team of experts, you will play an integral part in bidding and delivering successful projects. You will be tasked with the delivery of innovative and effective technical solutions to both internal and external clients, whilst being well supported across our business, with skilled resources in other sections. 

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life

Geotechnical & Tunnels

Across Australia WSP employs a 400+ strong team of geotechnical, geological and tunnelling consultants. Our NSW Geotechnical team consists of about 70 staff, operating from offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Singleton, as well as home offices everywhere. 

Leveraging more than 150 years of experience, our industry-leading Geotechnical and Tunnels team share a common passion and drive for technical excellence and innovation.

Our unique, specialised and future ready skills help address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present daily.

What you’ll do:

Your passion and technical expertise will be deployed across a number of diverse projects, and expose you to a variety of industries, such as transport, water, mining, energy, property and buildings, and also government sectors to further continue the growth of an already successful and reputable capability.

Our geotechnical capability thrives on managing our clients’ ground related risks, and contributes to getting their projects safely economically out of the ground – you’ll do this in an innovation inspired community of geotechnical and geological staff.

Technical support will be provided by our Principal, Executive and Director staff, located locally, nationally and globally. 

 A typical day to day would look like, but not be limited to:

  • Designing, undertaking and managing geotechnical investigation projects from proposal preparation to fieldwork, analysis and reporting
  • Performing desktop studies, field work and laboratory scheduling for our geotechnical investigations.
  • Using the results of our investigations, you will use your interpretation and analysis skills to deliver designs that contribute to geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects across the sectors in which we operate.
  • Supporting our clients during the construction of their projects, to make sure our designs are built according to the design intent.
  • Supporting our nationally recognised experts in the delivery of geotechnical services to manage our clients’ ground risk and support infrastructure development.
  • Working closely with your geotechnical colleagues and other disciplines throughout project delivery
  • Driving business development through successful delivery of your projects
  • Promoting a safe working culture by identifying and eliminating safety hazards

About You

If you possess the following, we would love to hear from you 

  • A civil engineering or Geotechnical degree, or related degree
  • Post graduate qualifications in a geotechnical related field will be considered favourably
  • A successful track record in undertaking and Project Managing field investigations for small to medium sized geotechnical projects
  • Willingness to spend time in the field collecting high quality geotechnical data (either through site investigation, mapping or construction phase services).
  • A proven track record of promoting innovation in the field of geotechnical engineering to create value for our clients and projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in the preparation 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 investigation and design delivery in multidisciplinary environments, as a geotechnical Design Manager.

In addition, you will bring the following skills and attributes:

  • Natural connector
  • Problem solver with a powerful team spirit
  • Open
  • Curious
  • Passionate
  • Adaptable
  • Someone ready to do the kind of work the world needs

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 engineerFuture ReadyTM 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. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

WSP. With us, you can.

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