About the role

BASEC Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with approximately 2–5 years' experience to join the Design Team. This is a full-time role based at one of the offices (Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, Lismore or Nambucca) with the prospect to work across a diverse portfolio of geotechnical and civil infrastructure projects throughout regional NSW and QLD. The role will have a particular focus on geotechnical investigations, slope stability and landslip remediation.

Key responsibilities

- Planning and delivering geotechnical site investigations
- Coordinating borehole and field investigation programs
- Field logging of soil and rock conditions
- Sampling and coordination of laboratory testing
- Interpretation of field and laboratory investigation results
- Development of geotechnical ground models
- Undertaking slope stability assessments and analysis
- Developing geotechnical design recommendations
- Designing slope remediation and stabilisation solutions, including soil nailing, retaining structures, reinforced slopes, rockfall and slope protection measures and associated drainage
- Preparing geotechnical calculations, technical reports, drawings and design documentation

About you

- Approximately 2–5 years of professional geotechnical engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline




- Demonstrated experience undertaking geotechnical site investigations, including field logging, sampling and interpretation of investigation data
- Experience developing and interpreting geotechnical ground models
- Demonstrated capability in slope stability assessment and analysis
- Experience contributing to the design of slope remediation and stabilisation works
- Competency with relevant geotechnical modelling and analysis software
- Knowledge of applicable Australian standards, codes and industry practices
- Strong technical report writing and communication skills
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering

About us BASEC Engineering is an Australian-owned multidisciplinary engineering and project management consultancy delivering infrastructure projects across NSW and QLD. In-house design capability spans geotechnical, civil, structural, stormwater and temporary works engineering, supporting projects from initial site investigation and concept development through to detailed design and construction support. The team works extensively with Local Government, government agencies, contractors and infrastructure clients, with significant experience across road infrastructure, landslip remediation, slope stabilisation and natural disaster recovery projects.

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