Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

The Opportunity

As our success and growth continue across Australia, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and technically experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Sydney team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 5 to 7 years of experience who is looking to step into a role with greater project responsibility and technical depth. You will collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to plan and deliver field investigations, analyse geotechnical data, and contribute to high-quality technical reports for a range of clients and project types.

At Kleinfelder, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment. You will be part of a national team of geotechnical and environmental professionals who are passionate about technical excellence, safety, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical fee proposals and tenders.
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical fieldwork programs, including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Prepare geotechnical logs, interpret field and laboratory data, and contribute to geotechnical analysis and design.
• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery, including contractor coordination, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare clear and technically sound geotechnical reports and recommendations and address client comments and feedback.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and uphold company values on site and in the office.

About You

You are a proactive, solutions-focused engineer with a solid technical grounding and strong attention to detail. You thrive in the field as much as you do in the office and are eager to continue developing your professional skills and technical expertise.

You will bring:

• A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5 to 7 years’ experience in geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards for geotechnical site investigations.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Strong field experience, including management of drilling subcontractors.
• Australian Standard soil and rock logging skills. (Bore DM experience desirable).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within project deadlines.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality in all aspects of work.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Exceptional verbal communication, technical report-writing, and peer review skills.
• Industry recognition through certification, accreditation, and/or active participation in related industry associations. RPEQ and/or Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

The Company

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical investigation and design, environmental planning and approvals, ecology, and land rehabilitation and management.

As part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering, and science-based consulting firm, we draw on the experience of over 3,000 employees worldwide. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with both local and international experience across multiple disciplines.

What Kleinfelder Offers You

Kleinfelder offers a range of benefits to ensure you are rewarded and supported for the part you play in our success. These include, but are not limited to:

• Highly competitive salary packages
• Reward and recognition programs, including bonuses
• Paid overtime (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy)
• Flexible work arrangements (e.g., hybrid working) to encourage autonomy and work–life balance
• Company-paid parental leave
• Option to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave per year
• Australia Day/public holiday swap
• Formal mentorship and training programs (Team Leader, Project Manager, Leadership)
• Access to health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program, reimbursed flu shots and skin checks)
• Professional career and technical development programs, including study assistance with external and internal learning
• Opportunities to participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives (volunteering, charity, community support, RAP Committee)
• Professional membership support
• A professional, friendly, and supportive team environment and culture

Kleinfelder prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, valuing and celebrating diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to apply.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for and you would like further information, please contact our HR team at HR_SupportAU@kleinfelder.com

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

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