About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for those with medium-level experience looking at taking the jump to a more senior position.
Duties and responsibilities
- Working in tender and design project teams with Tier 1 contractors and leading consultants for major infrastructure projects;
- Analysis, design and problem-solving using software such as Slope/W, WALLAP, Repute, Settle3D, SEEP/W, MODFLOW, and CIRCLY to facilitate geotechnical, hydrogeological/dewatering and civil designs;
- Provision of construction phase advice, inspection and assessment for a range of building, infrastructure and landslide remediation projects;
- Planning and coordinating field investigations for a wide variety of medium to large scale residential / commercial / industrial / infrastructure projects;
- 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
- Writing technical memoranda, letters and reports to a high standard, as expected by our clients;
- Business development, client development and management;
- Preparing winning tenders and proposals; and
- Mentoring of other geotechnical professionals within the geotechnical team.
About You
To be considered for this role, the successful applicant will:
- Ideally at least five years' professional experience as a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist;
- Achieved a Bachelor of Engineer (BE) or Bachelor Science (BSc) degree;
- Ability to work in a team-based environment;
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and contractors;
- Proven problem solving and pattern recognition skills;
- High level of computer and writing skills;
- High commitment to safety and professional integrity; and
- Hold a current Australian driver’s license.
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.