# Geotechnical Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Perth, Western Australia
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

As a Geotechnical Engineer at WSP, you will work on landmark projects and collaborate with top professionals in your field.

You will be part of our Mining & Metals group, which leads in future-focused mining solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Planning and supervising geotechnical site investigations and field programs

- Logging and interpreting geotechnical drill core and field data

- Undertaking geotechnical assessments for mining and heavy haul rail projects

- Supporting the design of earthworks, embankments, rail formations, cuttings, and foundations

- Conducting slope stability, settlement, groundwater, and earthworks assessments

- Preparing technical reports, specifications, and design documentation

- Providing construction support and field verification services

- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, rail, water, and mining engineers

- Building strong client relationships and contributing to project delivery excellence

- Travelling to remote mine sites and rail corridors across Western Australia as required

To qualify, you will need:

- A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline

- Experience in delivering geotechnical engineering projects in the mining, resources, or transport sectors

- Experience with site investigations, drilling programs, and field supervision

- Knowledge of geotechnical analysis and interpretation techniques

- Experience with earthworks, mining infrastructure, heavy haul rail, or bulk materials projects is highly regarded

- Strong technical report-writing and communication skills

- Ability to work autonomously on site and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

- A willingness to travel and spend time in the field supporting project delivery

Benefits of working at WSP include:

- Working on complex mining and rail infrastructure projects

- Being part of a nationally connected team of mining and geotechnical specialists

- Enjoying a balance of technical design work and site-based field experience

- Accessing clear career development pathways, mentoring, and technical leadership

- Contributing to projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future

- Flexible working arrangements and a people-first culture

## Skills

### Required
- Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- site investigations
- drilling programs
- field supervision
- geotechnical analysis

### Nice to have
- earthworks
- mining infrastructure
- heavy haul rail
- bulk materials projects

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