Geotechnical Engineer

Join Our Growing Geotechnical Team in Perth!

Our WA Geotechnical Team is expanding, and we want you to be part of it! If you're a Geotechnical Engineer eager to further develop your skills in both geotechnical and structural engineering—or simply someone who thrives on solving complex problems—this is an exciting opportunity for you. Join a team that values learning, development, and innovation, equipping you with the skills to excel and grow in your career.

About the Role:

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working on small to medium scale projects that deliver real impact for clients while pushing the envelope, implementing best practice approaches and, hopefully, enjoying themselves while they do it. With a strong grasp of engineering first principles and mechanics, you should have a background in geotechnical engineering design and reporting work but are eager to expand your expertise in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, working closely with civil and structural experts around the business to solve problems for our various clients across the Infrastructure and Buildings & Construction sectors. This opportunity allows you to blend technical knowledge with practicality, developing solutions that are Best for Project and assisting with their implementation and construction. Applicants should expect to be both challenged and supported to forge their own path, with the role not suited to those who wish to be a small cog in a large machine.

What to expect day to day:

• Develop effective geotechnical design solutions across various scenarios and sectors.
• Prepare design memos/reports, implementing advice into specifications and drawing notes.
• Scope, price, supervise and deliver appropriate geotechnical site investigation works in support of larger design packages.
• Supervise or train junior personnel in site investigation works to AS1726, where required.
• Collaborate confidently and effectively with external partners, clients and subcontractors as well as internal stakeholders and colleagues.
• Assist the Geotechnical Lead in client relationship development, team training and mentoring, and fostering strong interdepartmental relationships.

About you

A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Masters in Geotechnical Engineering

Ideally 5 - 15 years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering within an Australian Engineering consultancy, for either an independent specialist or multi-disciplinary team. Applicants with experience in specialist D&C contractors on the design side would also be considered.

• Strong technical and reporting skills in:
• Foundation solutions (e.g., deep foundations, rafts, piled rafts, etc.).
• Retaining wall /slope design (embedded, gravity, anchored, stabilised, bespoke/hybrid).
• Soil-structure interaction problems and structural design of geotechnical elements.
• Geotechnical parameter interpretation and assessment.
• Factual and Interpretive geotechnical report writing.
• Construction phase, Contractor-side or other Site experience, particularly:
• Temporary Works Designs,
• Construction Support Roles, or
• Management of Site Investigations and Reporting to AS1726
• Proficiency in using software packages such as: Plaxis 2D & 3D / Slide2, Slope/W or equivalent
• Expert-level Excel or programming skills in JS, VBA, Python, etc, would be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of relevant engineering standards and guidelines, particularly AS1726, AS2159 and AS5100, as well as familiarity with CIRIA C760 and Eurocode 7 (Geotechnical), and AS4100 and AS3600 (Structural).
• Be working towards Chartered Status and Professional Engineering accreditation.

About BG&E 

At BG&E, we are united by a common purpose – we believe that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments. 

Our 800-strong team in 14 offices across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Middle East, design and deliver engineering solutions for clients in the Property, Transport, Ports and Marine, Water, Defence, Renewables and Resources sectors. 

We work in partnership with clients and other stakeholders – to challenge conventional wisdom, pioneer new benchmarks in technical excellence, design safety into projects and leverage mutually-rewarding delivery models. BG&E’s projects are also shaped by changing demands in mobility, the impacts of climate change, emerging design trends and consideration of the entire lifecycle. 

BG&E is an employee-owned engineering consultancy with more than half a century of experience. Our legacy and our future are underpinned by an unwavering commitment to providing premium client experiences. 

BG&E’s values are: care and integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and one team. Our values inform our behaviours and the way we: help clients around the world, empower our people to be empathic, high-performing and creative, and contribute to communities. Living our values every day ensures that demonstrate care and integrity, strive to pursue excellence and serve as one team, that is ‘The BG&E Way’. 

Realising Your Career Aspirations (Life at BG&E) 

• Flexible working 
• Health and wellbeing support via confidential internal initiatives, as well as from an independent Employee Assistance Programme provider 
• Competitive remuneration, compensation, and Parental Leave 
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be – for Corporate Services, technical and administration roles 
• Learning and development initiatives 

Diversity and Inclusion 

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We value who you are, and we encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work. Click here for further information about diversity, equality and inclusion at BG&E.

BG&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all candidates. For roles that are located in Australia, we particularly appreciate applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as we continue to play an important role in reconciliation and ‘Closing the Gap’ with the traditional First Peoples of our nation.