Senior Geotechnical Engineer I VIC

Senior Geotechnical Engineer I VIC Full-time State/Province: Victoria Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Water Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Melbourne, VIC - 8 Siddeley Str Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Join AECOM’s Melbourne Ground Engineering and Tunnelling Team to advance your technical and consulting skills. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will support the delivery of geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design solutions as part of a collaborative and high-performing team of Engineers, Engineering Geologists, and Hydrogeologists.

Provide technical input and oversight from investigation through to design and construction phases. Support geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, slope stability, earthworks, pavements, and other structures. Prepare Geotechnical Interpretive Reports, including provision of geotechnical design parameters. Lead, plan, coordinate, and supervise geotechnical site investigations (drilling, sampling, in-situ testing). Manage soil and rock sample collection, laboratory testing programs, and factual reporting. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, guidelines, and safety procedures. Assist in bid preparation, scope development, and preliminary cost estimation. Mentor junior staff and support collaborative project delivery.

To be successful in this role, you must have experience that includes carrying out and leading geotechnical investigations, preparing Geotechnical Interpretive Reports, and some experience in geotechnical analysis and design. You will be motivated to build your technical capability and to work collaboratively in teams, both in the office and in the field. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or geological equivalent. The qualities that help you thrive 6–8 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, with demonstrated capability in both geotechnical site investigations and geotechnical analysis and design. Proven ability to deliver technical analysis and design as well as manage and interpret geotechnical investigations. Proficiency with geotechnical software (OpenGround/gINT, Rocscience, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, Leapfrog or similar). Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Current Class C driver’s licence. Willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel.

Why you’ll love working with us This role provides the opportunity to work across a broad range of geotechnical projects, develop strong field experience, and grow into a technically focused role over time. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values practical thinking, technical curiosity, and professional development. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with access to mentoring, ongoing learning, and opportunities to grow your career. Our teams value flexibility, wellbeing, and work-life balance, and we