Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Melbourne

Overview

Lead geotechnical projects, manage teams, and develop client relationships in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• report prep
• project management
• client engagement
• team collaboration
• staff mentoring

Tasks

-Lead the preparation and peer review of geotechnical proposals, designs, and reports, ensuring technical excellence. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions. -Manage a variety of geotechnical projects from investigation through to design and construction, including contractor and budget management. -Engage directly with clients to deliver outcomes, grow relationships, and identify new opportunities. -Support the development of junior and mid-level staff, building technical depth and confidence within the team.

Requirements

• geotechnical design
• health safety
• bachelor's degree
• rpeq
• 15+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong experience in geotechnical design and analysis (slopes, soil nails, retaining walls, foundations, etc.). -Demonstrated leadership in health, safety, and quality. -Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil or related Engineering (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded). -Professional recognition such as RPEQ, CPEng or equivalent (desirable). -Understanding of integrated investigations in geotechnical and contaminated land projects. -Proven ability to win and deliver work, including developing proposals, building client relationships, and growing revenue streams. -15+ years’ consulting experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong technical background. -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and technical presentations.

People Also Searched For

Benefits

-Highly competitive salaries and extra leave benefits such as: -Access to our health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program), -Australia day public holiday swap, -Flexible work arrangements available (e.g., hybrid working), -Purchase extra annual leave per year, -Paid Parental Leave, -Professional career and technical development programs incl, study assistance with external and internal learning, -Opportunities to participate Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity community support),

About Kleinfelder Australia

-Leverages international expertise to address local environmental challenges. -Guides complex projects such as bushfire planning and contaminated-land remediation across urban and infrastructure landscapes. -Blends scientific rigor with hands-on engineering to handle ecology surveys, flora and fauna assessments, and state/federal approvals. -Provides geotechnical insights to support planning for pipelines, mining, residential, and commercial projects throughout Australia. -Combines fauna 'spotter-catcher' teams with ISO-certified management systems, bridging ecology, engineering, and compliance.

Sector Specialisms