What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist – Brisbane, QLD position at Tetra Tech Careers?
Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist - Brisbane
- Lead projects: Drive innovative geotechnical solutions in a collaborative team environment
- Career growth: Enjoy promotion opportunities, professional development, and flexible work arrangements
- Diverse impact: Contribute to projects delivering sustainable, real-world outcomes across multiple sectors
About us
Tetra Tech Coffey is a leader in geotechnical and environmental engineering, offering practical solutions for infrastructure, contaminated land, and natural resource projects. We help clients overcome complex challenges while delivering high-quality, results-driven services that achieve sustainable outcomes.
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our Brisbane team. In this role, you’ll work independently on projects, from feasibility studies to operational delivery, all while ensuring quality standards are met. You’ll lead small teams, manage multi-disciplinary projects, and contribute to innovative engineering and scientific solutions.
Key responsibilities:
- Technical leadership: manage resources for small or larger project aspects, making independent decisions on technical issues
- Project delivery: create designs, reports, and proposals that meet client needs, ensuring timely, budget-conscious results
- Client engagement: represent Tetra Tech Coffey in client meetings, building strong relationships and coordinating work with consultants
- Mentorship: support the growth of junior staff by providing training and guidance
- Innovation & development: stay informed on emerging trends to enhance our competitive advantage
- Business development: contribute to marketing and help expand key accounts with small to medium-sized clients
Key Requirements:
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering or environmental science
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology
- Full driver’s license
- Proven ability to work independently while seeking guidance for complex issues
- Experience leading small teams or managing small offices
- Strong communication skills for effective client and stakeholder interaction
- Leadership potential focused on technical accuracy and quality
Why Join Us?
If you're looking for a friendly, professional organisation with ample opportunities for career growth and advancement, we’d love to hear from you. Take your career to the next level with Tetra Tech Coffey!
About us
Tetra Tech Coffey is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services in the Asia Pacific.
Our experts are at the forefront of their specialisation in engineering, geotechnical, testing, environmental, and project management services.
You’ll enjoy these benefits:
- We support you to make space for the other parts of your life - flexible and hybrid work, tailored hours, remote work, study breaks and leave purchase plans enabling you to have up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year!
- Opportunities to work across a wide variety of projects, clients and sectors
- Professional development opportunities including coaching by our approachable technical experts
- Professional memberships
- Reward and recognition program
- Participation in company ownership through our employee stock purchase plan
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary care givers
- Employee assistance program available to all staff and their immediate families
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups that support employees to create collaborative, safe space teams with others who share diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Travel discounts through our corporate traveller program
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We care about what makes us different - and it’s our people. We understand that uniqueness delivers new thinking. Our clients do too.
We’re committed to providing a working environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions and ensuring a workforce which reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we work.
Tetra Tech Coffey Pty Ltd is a member of the Diversity Council Australia.
Tetra Tech Coffey (NZ) Limited is a member of the Diversity Works NZ.
