The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities. We have an insatiable curiosity about solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.
With recent project wins across transportation and a growing pipeline of infrastructure opportunities, Jacobs is expanding our Tunnel and Ground Engineering team in Perth.
We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who is passionate about solving complex ground engineering challenges and delivering projects that create a more connected and sustainable world.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who has built a solid foundation in geotechnical engineering and is looking to further develop their technical leadership, project delivery and client engagement capabilities. You'll work alongside experienced specialists on a diverse range of infrastructure and resource projects across Australia and Recent Zealand while helping shape the future growth of our team.
Your impact
As part of our growing team, you will:
- Plan, coordinate and deliver geotechnical investigations across a variety of infrastructure and resource projects
- Undertake and review soil and rock logging in accordance with AS1726
- Complete geotechnical assessments, analysis and design activities
- Prepare technical reports, design documentation and engineering recommendations
- Support construction activities and provide practical geotechnical advice during project delivery
- Contribute to project planning including scopes of work, proposals, budgets and delivery programmes
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Jacobs and our Global Integrated Delivery network
- Support the development and mentoring of early-career engineers
- Build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships
- Champion safety, quality and environmental excellence in everything you do
Why Jacobs?
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow.
You'll join a global community of innovators, problem-solvers and technical specialists delivering solutions to some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges. We offer meaningful career development opportunities, flexible ways of working and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on projects that benefit communities across Australia and New Zealand.
Our values guide everything we do:
- We do things right
- We challenge the accepted
- We aim higher
- We live inclusion
Join our Perth Tunnel and Ground Engineering team and help create a more connected, sustainable and resilient future.
Here's what you'll need
- Degree qualification in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- Experience delivering geotechnical investigations, analysis and design
- Effective technical report writing and communication skills
- Experience working in consulting, contractor or client-side environments
- Understanding of project delivery, risk management and health and safety requirements
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to work across multidisciplinary project teams
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes