Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Ground & Tunnels in Melbourne

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 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.

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our ground engineering team in Melbourne. Reporting to the Section Leader of Tunnel and Ground Engineering (TGE), this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to major Transport, Water, and Power projects while fostering a culture of inclusivity and care.

As an Associate Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in analysing and assessing soil and rock properties to determine their behaviour under various conditions. Your expertise will be instrumental in designing foundations for structures, evaluating slope stability, and providing solutions for complex ground-related challenges. You'll be involved in all stages of projects, from initial site investigations to final design and construction support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and leading field investigations
• Interpreting geotechnical data
• Performing advanced soil and rock mechanics analyses
• Detailed design and reporting

You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, structural engineers, hydrologists, and environmental specialists, to ensure comprehensive and innovative solutions for our clients.

In this position, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, such as highways, bridges, slope assessments, deep excavations, retaining structures, and ground improvement techniques. Your expertise in geotechnical software and your ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical engineering problems will be highly valued.

As a senior member of the team, you'll also play a vital role in mentoring junior staff, sharing your knowledge and experience to nurture the next generation of geotechnical engineers. Your guidance will be crucial in developing their technical skills and professional growth.

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:

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

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

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.

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.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.