Geotechnical Design Engineer
- PDC Geotechnical, Sunshine Coast Due to continued demand for design services we are looking to add a geotechnical design engineer or senior geotechnical design engineer to our team. Someone whose values align with ours: who does great work and enjoys doing it. You will work on a diverse range of challenging projects across infrastructure, coastal, marine, transport, commercial and land development sectors. This role offers the chance to be involved in all stages of project delivery, from site investigations and geotechnical assessments through to detailed design, construction support and peer review. You will work alongside experienced geotechnical engineers on technically challenging projects. Some of PDC's recent geotechnical design projects have involved:
• Sheet pile design
• Landslide remediation
• Mass block and gabion retaining walls
• Micropiles
• Lateral and axial pile design
• Excavation retention piled walls
• Shear piles
• Wharf upgrades
• Various coastal shoreline protection structures
• Soil nails and retaining wall anchors
• Soft soil and ground improvement
• Temporary works

Key responsibilities
of the role will include:
• Geotechnical analysis and design for retaining structures, foundations, landslide remediations, earthworks, and temporary works.
• Numerical modelling and interpretation using industry-standard software including Plaxis 2D, Slope/W, Settle 3, PY Pile, CPeT-IT, and other in-house software.
• Preparation of geotechnical design reports, design drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Scope, project manage, and lead geotechnical investigations, including data analysis, reporting, and provision of recommendations.




• Carry out slope stability analysis and risk assessments.
• Communicating with clients and providing a high standard of service. You will be a trusted advisor that helps solve our clients' geotechnical problems.
• Collaboration with civil, structural and coastal engineers to develop practical design solutions.
• Construction phase inspections and technical advice.
• Mentoring of junior staff (depending on experience).

We offer
flexible work, part‑time or full‑time. We’re keen to find arrangements that work for you and for us. This is a chance to grow with a new and exciting business. The ideal candidate will have:
• A degree in Engineering.
• >5 years of relevant geotechnical consulting experience.
• Experience in geotechnical design and analysis.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• A flexible and practical approach to engineering and problem solving.
• Already has, or is eligible for, RPEQ and Chartered status.

We offer
• Exposure to technically challenging and rewarding projects.
• A supportive and highly experienced leadership team that you can learn from.
• Flexible work arrangements including some WFH.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• One RDO per month and an additional day of leave on your birthday.
• A fun and collaborative workplace culture that values positivity, effort, care for each other, technical excellence and practical solutions for our clients. Whether you’re looking to make a move now or in the near future, we’d love to have a conversation. Get in touch with one of our directors: David Pollock | Scott Davis | Michael Cocks. Let’s talk opportunities, ideas, and what a career with flexibility could look like for you at PDC. #PDCGeotechnical #pollockdaviscocks #plandesignconstructgeotechnical #geotechadvisory

📌 Geotechnical Design Engineer (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 PDC Geotechnical
📍 Sunshine Coast