Junior Geotechnical Engineer

The Opportunity

Join our growing Adelaide team as a Junior Geotechnical Engineer, where you’ll contribute to a diverse range of geotechnical projects across various sectors. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technical professionals, you’ll gain hands-on experience and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

This is a full-time position, though part-time or flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and executing field investigations, including drilling, test pitting and sampling.
• Undertake soil and rock logging, and supervise site works under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Travel to field sites across South Australia and interstate as required to support project delivery.
• Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of geotechnical data, preparing factual and interpretive reports under supervision.
• Support the preparation of high-quality geotechnical reports for private and public sector clients.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with Kleinfelder’s HSE policies and client requirements.
• Participate in professional development activities and work towards membership with relevant professional institutions.

About You

We are seeking talented and curious geotechnical engineers who want to advance their career with a global engineering and environmental consultancy.

• A degree in geotechnical or relevant geomechanics engineering.
• A passion for geotechnical field work.
• +1 years’ of experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to confidently liaise with project teams, subcontractors and clients.
• The ability to deliver to deadlines and within allocated budgets.
• Safety leadership in the field and a commitment to adopting behavioural based safety programs.
• The drive to succeed and be a strong contributor to the growth and success of Kleinfelder in Australia.
• The ability and willingness to travel interstate.
• A valid Australian (State or Territory) Drivers Licence.

The Company

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm providing professional and technical services for ecology, environmental planning and approvals, heritage, land rehabilitation, bushfire, contaminated land management and geotechnical engineering.

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an engineering, environmental and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 2,500 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience.

Why Join Kleinfelder?

We offer a range of benefits to support your development and well-being:

• Competitive salary and extra leave options (e.g. purchased leave, paid parental leave, public holiday swap),
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working,
• Access to health and wellness programs (e.g. EAP),
• Career development support and study assistance,
• Recognition and reward programs.

Kleinfelder is an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be part of our organisation and apply.

Applications close 27 October 2025. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence with eligible candidates. The role may be filled prior to the closing date.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, and require any further information, please email our friendly HR team at HR_SupportAU@kleinfelder.com. Please do not submit a separate application to this email address.

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal working rights to work in Australia.

Kleinfelder will be managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.