Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Lead and review geotechnical proposals, designs, and reports to ensure technical excellence and support successful project delivery.
• Lead, coordinate, and prepare tenders and proposals, ensuring high-quality submissions that reflect client needs and align with commercial strategy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across Australia to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.
• Drive business development activities to expand Kleinfelder’s geotechnical presence in Victoria, including opportunity identification, networking, and strategic market positioning.
• Manage geotechnical projects from investigation through to design and construction, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and commercial performance.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers to develop technical depth and confidence within the team.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain long-term client relationships across public and private sectors.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in geotechnical investigation, design and analysis (slopes, soil nails, retaining walls, foundations, etc.).
• Preferably an understanding of integrated investigations integrating geotechnical and contaminated land projects.
• Demonstrated success in team growth and business development, including writing and coordinating tenders and proposals, winning work, and growing revenue streams . Experience in generating external client business preferable to servicing an internal engineering client.
• 12+ years’ consulting experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong technical background and investigation focused experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and technical presentations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil or related Engineering (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded).
• Professional recognition such as RPEQ, CPEng, or equivalent (desirable).
• Demonstrated leadership in health, safety, and quality.

Benefits

• Career development support and study assistance
• Competitive salary and extra leave options (e.g. purchased leave, paid parental leave, public holiday swap)
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working
• Recognition and reward programs
• Access to health and wellness programs (e.g. EAP)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance