Geotechnical Engineer

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Detail information about job Geotechnical Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Great team environment
• Diverse and exciting projects to work on
• Be mentored by an inspired leadership team

Golder are looking for a junior to mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to join our busy Perth Geotechnical group on a full-time basis. This role will suit an individual who enjoys fieldwork and is flexible with travelling to regional sites. On offer is a collaborative and supportive team work environment with a strong push by our senior professionals for you to continue developing your skills and career development. You will be involved in a variety of technically challenging projects and have access to leading industry experts to mentor and guide you.
 
You will primarily be responsible for:

• Carrying out assignments/ projects under the general direction of more senior engineers;
• Assisting with project planning and deliverables of technical complexity;
• Coordinating and conducting geotechnical investigations;
• Preparing geotechnical reports, proposals and other deliverables;
• Interpreting geotechnical data, performing analysis and drawing recommendations;
• Conducting characterisation of materials;
• Maintaining client contact and customer liaison;
• Participating in developing methodology and cost estimations for proposals; and
• Supervising work of technicians and junior professional staff on site.

To be successful, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering or equivalent with several years’ experience in Geotechnical engineering. It is expected that you will have strong written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for fieldwork. Previous consulting experience will be favourable.

Our staff benefit from:

• option to own shares in our 100% privately owned company;
• career development opportunities across multiple disciplines;
• work/life balance initiatives such as additional annual leave and birthday leave;
• corporate fitness programs and subsidised gym memberships;
• field staff eligibility for over time;
• global technical networks; and 
• strong health and safety culture.

Golder is a highly-specialised employee-owned global firm providing consulting, design, and construction services in the areas of earth, environment, and energy, across multiple industry sectors. We are a community of people of varied skills and backgrounds with the expertise to drive our industry forward working in an environment that offers challenge and reward, where we build lifelong relationships through collaboration and a pursuit of shared success. Our projects span the globe and our passion for technical excellence and innovation enables us to do the best work possible.
We care about our people – we operate with integrity and embrace diversity. Our ownership structure affords us the opportunity to invest in our careers and take pride in something we truly own.
 
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this role and all applications received will be considered strictly on merit.
Please note: Golder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.