Geotechnical Engineer

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow!

You will develop your future ready skills in the Geotechnical Space to support the Geo team in Cairns. This is your chance to make an impact on some iconic projects and grow your career.

At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of diverse Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. Being part of an inclusive global firm, you will have access to a variety of opportunities, and the support you need to progress your career and make your mark from day one.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct all work in a safe manner and comply with all role specific HSE obligations. 
• Perform Geotechnical investigations including desktop and field investigations. 
• Carry out general field and office assignments under supervision of experienced engineers. 
• Assist with project planning and preparation of technical deliverables under supervision. 
• Assist in the preparation of specifications, proposals, and other documentation under supervision. 
• Assist with data management, interpretation and reporting. 
• Complete inductions and pre-requisites as required. 
• Conduct all work to satisfy all company, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations and standards, as required. 
• Represent WSP to a professional standard at all times. 
• Participate in company development initiatives. 
• Actively participate in the mentoring program. 
• Develop appropriate time management skills and flexibility to allow for the management of a varying workload. 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues from all parts of the WSP business. 
• Participate in initiatives that lead to improved client feedback, satisfaction and exceed client expectations. 

About you:

• Bachelors Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent ideally within Geotech/Tunnelling
• MUST have some past experience in the Geo space with some project knowledge and experience
• Relevant internal and external HSE training 
• Member of Engineers Australia Professional Development Program (PDP) 
• Hold a current unrestricted driver’s licence that is valid for use in Australia. 
• Ability to conduct fieldwork activities including site investigations (geotechnical and geological), soil logging and other activities including soil and groundwater sampling. 
• Developing technical skills across a broad range of areas within discipline. 
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Willingness to travel and work on remote sites. 
• Good time management and organisational skills. 
• Ability to work independently and work effectively within a team environment. 
• Ability to utilise a variety of standard engineering methods and techniques in problem solving. 
• Developing skills to deliver tasks to meet program and cost requirements. 
• Developing skills in technical report writing. 
• Developing skills in proposal writing. 
• Aware of relevant systems, procedures and practices.  
• Aware of organisational approach to risk management, ethics and safety. 
• Awareness of Client-centricity principles. 
• Focus on completing tasks as requested.
• Is organised and demonstrates attention to detail. 
• Open to and actions feedback. 
• Committed to continual professional development and seeks out on-the-job learning opportunities. 
• Lives company and project's vision and guiding principles. 
• Presents professional image. 
• Manages self under pressure. 
• Delivers accurate work. 

About WSP:

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisers including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Mining & Energy, and Water sectors and are at the forefront of integrated digital innovations. With approximately 5,000 talented people in 14 offices across Australia, we engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. wsp.com/au

Please read all WSP benefits in the link below:

https://au.wsp.com/wsp-benefits

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. It is supported by our Guiding Principles:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

Express your interest by clicking on the 'apply now' button. For more information, please contact Nathalie Cahane on 07 3854 6873. Your application is treated with absolute confidentiality.

WSP supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please no recruitment agencies thank you.