Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer
Duration: 12 month+ contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with periodic site travel to support project delivery (typically 1-3 days per month)
Location: Perth WA
About The Role As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, investigation, analysis, and delivery of geotechnical solutions for mining and transport infrastructure projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical input across project lifecycles. The role will involve periodic site travel, typically on a monthly basis for 1-3 days at a time, supporting field investigations, inspections, and project execution activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver geotechnical engineering studies and design solutions for mining and heavy haul rail projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise geotechnical site investigations and fieldwork activities.
- Interpret geotechnical data and prepare factual and interpretative reports.
- Undertake geotechnical assessments relating to soil, rock, slope stability, foundations, embankments, and earthworks.
- Support the design and development of mining infrastructure and transport-related assets.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.
- Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction and operational phases.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant industry standards, client requirements, and safety expectations.
Required Education
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering,
Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline
Required Experience
- Experience delivering geotechnical engineering projects within the mining, resources, or transport sectors
- Experience with site investigations and field supervision
- Willingness to travel and spend time in the field supporting project delivery, including monthly site visits for 1 to 3 days at a time
Required Skills
- Knowledge of geotechnical analysis and interpretation techniques
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with earthworks, mining infrastructure, heavy haul rail, or bulk materials projects
About Airswift Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered . (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to
[email protected] with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (08) 6245 0671 for more information.
📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Airswift
📍 Perth