Are you an experienced engineering geologist or geotechnical engineer ready for the next step in your career? Do you have the drive and commitment to lead, build and collaborate with a diverse team of geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, environmental scientists and earthworks technicians?
Douglas Partners Wollongong is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and dynamic person to lead, support and develop our existing geotechnical team. There will be a strong focus on building robust working relationships with new and existing clients whilst continuing to embed our core values including safety, flexibility and dependability into our culture.
About the Role
Our Sydney office is seeking a motivated Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist who ideally has over 1-2 years of experience to join the team. This is a great opportunity to work and make a difference while building technical knowledge in a variety of fields.
Duties and responsibilities
- Carry out field investigation works including soil, groundwater, surface water, over-water sampling in connection with site assessments for a wide variety of medium to large scale residential / commercial / industrial / infrastructure projects;
- Log the subsurface geological and contamination conditions whilst undertaking field work;
- Carry out in-situ testing methods such as CPT, DCP/DPT, shear vane, pressure-meter, rock mass permeability, plate load and dilatometer;
- Manage a variety of subcontractors such as drilling rigs, excavators, service locators and traffic control crews to complete the work within allotted timeframes;
- Undertake site inspections, testing, geological face mapping, monitoring services for construction sites for a range of earthworks, pavements, deep basement excavation, road and rail projects;
- Analyse and problem-solving using software such as Slope/W, WALLAP, Repute, Settle3D, Plaxis and FLAC to facilitate the geotechnical, structural and civil designs;
- Organize and assist with a broad range of laboratory testing;
- Adhere to relevant Work Health and Safety requirements; and
- Prepare proposals and write reports for site investigation and inspections.
About You
To be considered for this role, the successful applicant will:
- Have a keen interest and passion for geotechnical engineering and geology;
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Competently operate effectively both in a small team environment and independently;
- Demonstrate a positive ‘can-do’ attitude;
- Enjoy working both outdoors and in the office;
- Be a passionate learner, with ambition for career progression and to eventually train and mentor others;
- Successfully manage multiple priorities with various stakeholders;
- Achieved a Bachelor of Engineer (BE) or Bachelor Science (BSc) degree;
- Hold a current Australian driver’s licence; and
- Working towards obtaining RPEQ and CPEng status.
Advantages and Benefits of Working for Douglas Partners
- Enjoy working for a company that is committed to investing in your future. You will be part of a collaborative team where you will be encouraged to continue your professional development and advance your skills and expertise.
- Our ethos is to provide our people with the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of their efforts. This includes regular salary reviews and an annual bonus system. Provision of enhanced superannuation and annual leave following service milestones is also offered.
- Work flexibly in a supportive environment underpinned by our values of safety, honesty, dependability, cooperation, positivity, respect and flexibility.
- Gain exposure to our exciting range of major building and infrastructure projects that have recently been picked up and those that we continue to service like the New Sydney Fish Market, New Atlassian Headquarters, Western Sydney International Airport Terminal, substations and transmission lines throughout NSW/ACT, several Metro stations, over-station developments and new rail lines
To apply:
If you have the prerequisites for this position, please submit your resume and covering letter.
Please note that only people with Australian work rights will be considered.