As a young geotechnical engineer it is important that you get the right exposure and mentorship early so you dont become stuck in one aspect of Geotechnical Engineering. You need to make sure you get a diversity of projects, have good mentorship to keep your technical development tracking and you need to get exposure to the design side early. I see plenty of young engineers who are purely site focused which limits their options moving forward.

Mentorship : You need a large enough company with a bunch of Seniors capable and willing to mentor. Here a formal and structured mentorship program sees your experience reviewed every 3 months to keep you tracking in the right direction.

Design Exposure : In this company design expousre is encouraged from day 1. Sure you wont be doing complete designs by yourself but that critical expousre is there to be built apon.

Diversity in projects : This company is an international organisation. The scope of projects is very wide and diverse. Areas include, offshore and onshore oil and gas, roads, bridges, tunnels, ports etc. A current project in oil and gas has geotechnical fees totalling $3 Million dollars with the project covering scoping studies, site investigation and preliminary design work. If successful you will be involved in this project.

If you are a graduate or have 1-3 years of Geotechnical experience already and need to upskill see below.

• Join a top tier engineering firm and lead their Oil & Gas / Offshore efforts
• Multiple LNG projects in Australia and OS.
• Large geotechnical team with ongoing projects
• Offshore foundation design skills – platforms, windfarms, piling design and gravity based offshore design skills.
• Lead team and business develop whilst maintaining hands on technical approach.
• 8+ yrsexperience

If its time for a change or you would like a chat about what the market has to offer, please send though your CV to Nathan@Geotechnicaljobs.com.au or for an obligation free chat call Nathan on 1300 883 211

• Project management • Geotechnical risk assessment and management • Design and Stability analysis • Forensic Investigations • Large International Group • Principal prospects • 5 years specific Geotechnical experience

Utilise your existing experience to develop into a true specialist. • Major WA and overseas projects • Tailings and Water Dams • Conceptual/ Feasibility phase design • Site Investigation • Embankment design, Slope stability, Seepage analysis. • Open Pit stability studies and design • Respected International Engineering Firm • Proven career path to Assosciate level. Your 4+ years solid experience within major engineering houses will put you in a great position to secure this sought after role.