Senior Geotechnical Engineer - ********KU )
Description
About the role
Our Environmental and Geosciences team is an integrated geotechnical engineering, hydrogeological and environmental consultant to a wide range of clients working on infrastructure and developments, both for private and public entities across Australia.
Due to exceptional success and continued growth in our Geosciences team, we have an opportunity for a
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
to join our Melbourne office.
Day to day tasks would involve:
Plan, coordinate and undertake geotechnical site investigations, delivering high-quality reports through data interpretation, analysis, and engineering recommendations.
Perform geotechnical assessments and design across areas including slope stability, pavements, foundations, retaining structures, and earthworks.
Manage and deliver geotechnical projects, ensuring technical quality, budget, schedule, and client requirements are met.
Interpret and analyse geotechnical data to develop practical, innovative, and commercially focused solutions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure and land development projects.
Support client relationships, business development activities, and proposal preparation.
Mentor graduate and junior engineers, fostering technical development and knowledge sharing.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
To be successful for this role you'll need
Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies
5 to 8 years' practical experience, preferably with a geotechnical engineering consultancy
Chartered credentials or working towards




Experience in field geotechnical investigations including logging and supervision of geotechnical drilling activities
Previous experience with engineering software packages such as OpenGround, GEOSTUDIO, PLAXIS, ROCSCIENCE, would be of assistance
A demonstrated passion for working in the geotechnical engineering discipline
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks' additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks' additional leave.
Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
Professional Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents.
We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction,



and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing.
We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more!
Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies
5 to 8 years' practical experience, preferably with a geotechnical engineering consultancy
Chartered credentials or working towards
Primary Location
: Australia-Victoria-Melbourne
Organization
: BC-**** EnvSvcs-AU Australia
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Level
: Individual Contributor
Travel
: No
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Posting
: Aug 24, ****, 6:47:04 PM
Req ID
: ******KU
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe perks, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.
Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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📌 Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Stantec Consulting International
📍 Melbourne