About the Company Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consulting firm employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices across Australia. A work culture that is empowering, supportive and inclusive where people matter most! Visit our website to learn more at www.douglaspartners.com.auWhat the role is Our Melbourne office is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. In this role you will complement our consulting group so that projects continue to run efficiently and effectively, thus ultimately maintaining clients' satisfaction.Some of the practical geotechnical activities in the field include (but are not limited to):Conduct field investigation work, including logging of boreholes and test pits, and operate specialist equipment to help assess ground conditions using 'best practice' methods;Manage a variety of subcontractors (such as drilling rigs, CPT rigs, service locators, etc), and be responsible of the successful completion of the work within allotted timeframes and budgets;Use QGIS, Slope W and other specialised software to analysis projects and determine solutions;Adhere to relevant Work Health and Safety requirements;Prepare proposals by scoping investigations to target project outcomes and client requirements;Engage in technical report writing.Given the variety of project work available throughout the year, there is a mix of field work and office-based time. Training and Development Broad exposure across entire project life cycle;Direct access to highly technical Senior Engineers;Ongoing professional development courses.What's in it for you Gain experience in all sectors of the business;Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry's top leaders;Further educational support for tuition fees and study leave;Professional bonuses for industry accreditations;Opportunities to work across Australia (we have 19 offices in both regional and metropolitan locations!);Company provided phone and laptop;Flexible work arrangements;Enhanced leave and superannuation after milestones;Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing;Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals;About You Bachelor Degree in:Engineering - Civil, Geotechnical; orSciences – Geology.1- 3 years' experience in the industryOther criteria Australian driver's licence;Enjoy working onsite and in the office;Interest in continued learning and building your career in the geotechnical / environmental / groundwater and earthworks in the civil field.Application should include a brief cover letter demonstrating how you would fulfil this role;a resume and any work experience references; anda copy of university transcript.This position is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents.(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)