Principal Geotechnical Engineer - ( 260000KV )
Description
About the role:
Our Environmental and Geosciences team is an integrated geotechnical engineering, hydrogeological and environmental consultant to a wide range of clients working on infrastructure and developments, both for private and public entities across Australia. Due to exceptional success and continued growth in our Geosciences team, we have an opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Melbourne office.
We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and other flexibility options. You will be empowered to grow and build your reputation as an industry leader through conference presentations, professional memberships and mentoring up and coming Geotechnical Engineers. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex geotechnical investigations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality geotechnical reports, analyses, and recommendations.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of major geotechnical investigations across a diverse portfolio of projects.
- Act as the Project Technical Lead in areas such as slope stability, earthworks, pavement design, foundations, retaining structures, and geohazard assessments.
- Review and endorse geotechnical interpretations, analyses, designs, and reports to ensure technical excellence, innovation, and compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for growth and repeat business.
- Lead key projects and major pursuits, contributing to business development activities, proposals, and technical presentations.
- Promote a culture of technical excellence, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the geotechnical team.
- Mentor, coach, and develop emerging geotechnical engineers and technical specialists, fostering capability growth and knowledge sharing.
- Support Group Leaders and Business Leaders in identifying market opportunities and driving strategic growth initiatives.
- Provide input to strategic planning and implementation of initiatives within the business unit.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies
- 10 - 15 years’ practical experience, preferably with a geotechnical engineering consultancy
- Chartered Engineering credentials
- Experience in field geotechnical investigations including logging and supervision of geotechnical drilling activities
- Experience in geotechnical design aspects in relations to slope stability, pavement design, foundations, retaining structures, dams/water storage structures
- Experience with engineering software packages such as GEOSTUDIO, PLAXIS, ROCSCIENCE, would be of assistance
- A demonstrated passion for working in the geotechnical engineering discipline
- Commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks’ additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If you are keen for a new opportunity and ready to make a difference, we welcome your interest in our team! Submit your application online including a CV and Cover Letter.
Notice to recruitment agencies : Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies
- 10 - 15 years’ practical experience, preferably with a geotechnical engineering consultancy
- Chartered Engineering credentials
Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne
Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 24, 2026, 6:46:41 PM
Req ID: 260000KV
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
