Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist - Brisbane, QLD

About the Role

Join Tetra Tech Coffey's expanding Geotechnical consulting team in Brisbane and gain valuable mentoring from seasoned experts. This role offers you the chance to engage in a variety of projects and develop your skills across sectors including mining, civil, renewables, and transport infrastructure. Here, you’ll refine your field engineering and subcontractor oversight abilities while building a strong foundation for your career in geotechnical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and complete site investigations in conjunction with subcontractors.
• Collaborate closely with clients and contractors to facilitate smooth project delivery.
• Contribute to the drafting and preparation of geotechnical reports.
• Engage in diverse projects, fostering innovative approaches and teamwork.

Candidate Profile

We seek early-stage geotechnical engineers passionate about both the technical and consulting aspects of the profession. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills, the ability to foster strong collaborative relationships, and enthusiasm for travel including remote and interstate sites.

• Possess a degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Have up to two years experience in site investigations and geotechnical work.
• Demonstrate competency in soil and rock logging, along with in-situ testing.
• Show eagerness to develop consulting, business development, and analytical skills.
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s license and work rights in Australia.

Company Benefits and Culture

• Flexible work-life balance with options for study breaks and leave purchase plans, enabling up to eight weeks of annual leave.
• Exposure to a broad spectrum of projects and clients to keep your experience both engaging and varied.
• Support for your professional growth through coaching from experts and assistance with membership to professional bodies.
• Participation in an employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to share in the company’s success.
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Access to wellbeing programs like the Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families.

Additional Information

Tetra Tech Coffey is globally recognized for delivering premier environmental, geotechnical, digital, and engineering design services. Our teams in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea work daily to solve complex challenges with science and technology, contributing to improving lives worldwide through the annual completion of over 100,000 projects.