Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

5w1 month ago

WSP Australia

Perth, AU · Full-time · A$90,000 – A$140,000

About this role

WSP Australia is seeking passionate Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to join their industry-leading Geotechnical and Tunnels team in Perth. You will contribute to landmark projects across transport, energy, water, mining, property, and government sectors, addressing the evolving challenges of earth, environment, and energy.

In this role, you will provide technical advice on complex geotechnical issues, manage and deliver field investigations, and produce geotechnical reports for diverse projects. You will also participate in industry groups and provide safety leadership by identifying and eliminating high-priority hazards.

You will work alongside a 400+ strong national team of geotechnical, geological, and tunneling consultants, with the WA team being the state's largest. You will collaborate with in-house Perth-based capabilities in geophysics, environmental services, and geotechnical laboratories, gaining access to both local expertise and major multi-disciplinary projects.

This role offers the opportunity to shape a career as unique as you, with access to WSP's global scale and the chance to lead and collaborate on international projects. You will be part of a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, doing the kind of work the world needs.

Requirements

Passion for technical excellence and innovation in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology
Ability to provide strong technical guidance and oversight to projects within a local team
Experience deploying technical expertise across transport, energy, water, mining, property, or government sectors
Commitment to offering best practice geotechnical consulting services to clients
Ability to work on both geotechnically led projects and major multi-disciplinary projects
Willingness to collaborate with in-house capabilities in geophysics, environmental services, and geotechnical laboratories

Responsibilities

Provide technical advice on complex geotechnical issues to clients and internal staff, delivering best practice consulting services
Manage and deliver geotechnical field investigations across a wide range of sectors
Participate in industry groups to maintain a high industry profile
Manage, analyse, and carry out geotechnical reporting for projects
Provide safety leadership in identifying and alleviating or eliminating high-priority safety hazards
Participate in training activities, mentor, and transfer knowledge to other geotechnical engineers
Assist in bidding and delivering successful projects alongside mid-level and senior geotechnical professionals

Benefits

Access to WSP's global scale and landmark projects
Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading in-house Perth-based capabilities in geophysics, environmental services, and geotechnical laboratories
Culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives
Chance to lead and collaborate on international projects
Part of a 400+ strong national team of geotechnical, geological, and tunneling consultants