You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work‑life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you’ll:

This role will see you provide geotechnical engineering consultancy to support transport infrastructure delivery and manage technical risk across the cluster.

You will deliver high‑quality review on geotechnical designs, analyses and advice in complex infrastructure environments requiring integration across project lifecycle stages.

You will manage geotechnical investigations, data and stakeholders to support protected, cost‑effective project outcomes for customers, communities and government.

A four‑year engineering degree or equivalent, with extensive geotechnical design experience, and technical review of geotechnical structures, and the development, documentation and implementation of standards and specifications for the design, construction of such structures for transport infrastructure projects.

You’re recognised as a clear communicator, skilled at translating complex technical information and developing practical, evidence‑based solutions.

You bring experience developing and implementing geotechnical standards and specifications for the design, construction and documentation of transport infrastructure projects.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .





Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Just imagine your future with us

At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you? Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future? Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are. We emphasize inclusiveness and creativity, and we encourage flexible working arrangements to support personal well‑being.

What will you do?

You can avail of a great mix of working virtually from your home location and networking/collaborating in the office with the established teams across our Ground and Underground Engineering Practice. You will work on projects which provide excellent engineering challenges and career development opportunities. This will include some of NSW’s and ANZ’s largest transport projects as well as critical projects for Defence, Energy, Water and other clients. Your focus will be to deliver innovative solutions.



We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart.

Advising and meeting with clients, working collaboratively across Aurecon teams

Geological desk studies for small to major projects. Scoping and supervision of geotechnical investigations

Geological modelling and interpretation

Production of geotechnical factual and interpretive reports

Conduct geotechnical design for a variety of projects and markets

Managing geotechnical investigations

Quality checking logs and factual reports generated by others

Winning work and geotechnical project management

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re‑imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need a relevant technical qualification in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical / Civil related Engineering discipline, relevant experience and aptitude for blended site and office‑based work.

6+ years’ geotechnical engineering experience

Readiness to apply for CPEng with Engineers Australia

Proven ability to deliver high‑quality designs and reports

Willingness to engage with clients and stakeholders

A collaborative mindset and a passion to work collaboratively

Involvement in industry bodies such as AGS (desirable)

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