Geotechnical Engineer / Geologist Graduate null

Start your career at a company with over 60 years’ experience and offers a range of project experience coupled with a variety of sitework and office. 

A work culture that is empowering, supportive and inclusive where people matter most! 

Apply your academic knowledge into practical experience and make a real impact. 

Some of the practical activities of the role include: 

• Supervision and management of geotechnical site investigations, including managing subcontractors
• Organise and conduct field investigation works, including data collection;
• Problem solve difficult geology by using analyses programs, working on projects such as landslides; hazards risk assessments; rock and anchor design
• Adhere to relevant Work Health and Safety requirements
• Prepare proposals by scoping investigations to target project outcomes and client requirements;
• Engage in technical report writing

Training and Development

• Broad exposure across entire project life cycle
• Direct access to highly technical Senior Engineers
• Ongoing professional development courses

Other benefits include: 

• Full-time position
• Company provided phone and laptop
• Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry’s top leaders
• $900 annually towards your professional memberships & subscription (i.e Engineers Australia)
• Further educational support for tuition fees and study leave
• Development courses and conferences
• Enhanced leave and superannuation after milestones
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals
• Opportunities to work across Australia (we have 19 offices in both regional and metropolitan locations!)

Recruitment Process

• April  – May  Application submissions (cover letter, CV, academic transcript)
• June – phone screenings with HR
• July – face-to-face interviews with Hiring Manager/s, online skills and strength assessments & reference checks
• August – Employment offers are made

About You

Bachelor Degree in

• Engineering - Civil, Geotechnical
• Sciences - Geology, Groundwater

Other criteria

• Possession of a valid Australian driver’s licence
• You enjoy the balance of working onsite and in the office
• An interest in continued learning and building your career in the geotechnical/environmental / groundwater and earthworks in the civil field