Graduate Program – Brisbane – Geotechnical Engineering (Feb 2027)

We're GHD. We are engineers, scientists, designers, architects, planners, advisors, innovators and change makers, committed to making energy, water and communities sustainable for generations to come. Since 1928, we've been wholly owned by our employees. Today, we are 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals working in over 160 offices across five continents.

In Brisbane, our Geotechnical Engineering team is on the lookout for our next graduate in 2027! Based out of our Brisbane office, and with a degree in Civil Engineering, your interest in getting out into the field on a wide variety of projects throughout QLD and beyond will serve you in good stead in this position.

A little more about the role can be found below:

• Work outside on site-based geotechnical investigations around QLD including collaborating with our Contamination, Geophysics and Hydrogeology teams
• Work in the office planning, co-ordinating and reporting on those investigations
• Develop geotechnical models based on literature reviews and investigation results
• Collaborate with other GHD teams to contribute to the development of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Utilise software and tools to perform analysis and modelling
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications
• Stay updated with industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends

Our two-year Graduate Development Program is designed to give you a smooth start to your consulting career. Alongside your peers, managers and mentors, we'll help you detangle any challenges along the way. You'll work collaboratively with peers across other disciplines within GHD, as well as with our clients, and connect across the business to share insights, knowledge and improve your overall technical capabilities.

A frizz-free application process:

• Your CV: This gives us a snapshot of what you've studied and your experiences, both paid and unpaid.
• A cover letter: Think of this as your chance to show us where you'd love to grow within GHD, while letting your communication skills shine.
• Your transcript: This helps us understand what you've been learning, from your core subjects to the electives that sparked your curiosity.

Your journey to joining GHD:

• Virtual Assessments: If you make it through the first stage, you'll record some answers to a few straightforward questions and complete some cognitive games.
• Meet the team: If you're successful, you'll have a face-to-face interview (wherever possible) with your prospective team.
• Offer: Congratulations! We'll talk through all the finer details, like salary, your start date, our onboarding process and what to expect before your first day.

We're committed to being as inclusive as possible and giving everyone an equitable chance of getting through our application process. If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse or have a disability and need adjustments to any part of the process, let us know in your application form—we're here to help.

Most of our full-time roles kick off in February 2027, though some teams might have earlier start dates in mid-2026. Plus, there might also be casual work opportunities throughout your final year of study to give you a head start.

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Within GHD, our employee groups and networks help us foster community, find our tribe, and celebrate what makes us unique. These groups play a big part in our global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, creating spaces for meaningful and safe conversations, connecting with likeminded individuals, and creating a voice to leadership.