Job Overview & Organization Mission

Deliver specialized geotechnical design solutions for deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and transport corridors.

GHD Adelaide is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to spearhead site investigation planning, numerical modeling, and foundation engineering for South Australian public infrastructure and private defense developments. You will guide complex soil-structure interaction analysis and supervise field drilling teams.

As a key member of the team at GHD Group in Adelaide, SA, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Design shallow: Design shallow and deep foundation systems, bored piles, and contiguous pile retaining walls.
• Perform advanced: Perform advanced numerical modeling and slope stability analysis using Plaxis and GeoStudio.
• Plan and: Plan and execute geotechnical site investigations, cone penetration testing (CPT), and boreholes.
• Author geotechnical: Author geotechnical interpretive reports (GIR) and baseline reports (GBR) for tender packages.
• Provide construction: Provide construction phase geotechnical support, inspecting pile installation and earth fills.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at GHD Group, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Civil/Geotechnical Engineering & CPEng.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Bachelor of Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (Honours).
• 6+ years geotechnical consulting experience in Australia.
• Engineers Australia membership (CPEng or working actively toward chartered status).
• Proficiency in Plaxis 2D/3D, Slope/W, and Wallap.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At GHD Group, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$140,000 – AU$175,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Competitive salary $140,000 – $175,000 + 11.5% super.
• Employee-owned enterprise with opportunities for company share ownership.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: GHD Group

GHD is a global employee-owned multidisciplinary professional services company providing engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services.

GHD Group is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official GHD Group careers gateway.