Geotechnical Engineer and Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Industry
Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us. 

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. 

Our Melbourne Ground Engineering team is growing, and we're looking for both Geotechnical Engineers and Associate Geotechnical Engineers to join our Tunnel and Ground Engineering (TGE) team.

Reporting to the Section Leader - Tunnel and Ground Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to major Transport, Water and Power projects, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.

In these roles, you'll be involved in all stages of project delivery, from bids and site investigation planning through to design development and construction support. You'll apply your geotechnical expertise across a diverse range of projects including highways, bridges, tunnels, deep excavations, retaining structures, slope stability assessments and ground improvement works.

What you'll do

• Plan, coordinate and undertake geotechnical site investigations
• Interpret geotechnical and geological data
• Carry out soil and rock mechanics assessments and analyses
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and design documentation
• Support project delivery across transport, water, energy and infrastructure sectors
• Collaborate closely with engineers, environmental specialists, hydrologists and other technical disciplines
• Contribute to bids, proposals and client engagement activities
• Champion safe, sustainable and high-quality project outcomes

For those joining at the Associate level, you'll also play a key role in:

• Leading technical delivery on complex projects
• Providing guidance and mentoring to graduate and early-career engineers
• Supporting project management, commercial performance and client relationships
• Contributing to the growth and capability of the Melbourne Ground Engineering team

At Jacobs, we prioritise our people. You'll be expected to actively engage with and promote our core values, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture across the business. Our Culture of Caring emphasises the health and wellbeing of all team members, and we look to our senior staff to exemplify and champion these principles. 

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in geotechnical engineering, with experience in a variety of ground conditions and project types. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. 

Join us at Jacobs and be part of a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure while prioritising sustainability and environmental stewardship. If you're ready to take your geotechnical engineering career to the next level in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you.

Here's what you'll need

• Relevant engineering qualification 
• Background in geotechnical engineering, with experience in a variety of ground conditions and project types, preferably in Victorian geology
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage complex projects

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Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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