About BG&E At BG&E, we are united by a common purpose – we believe that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments.
Our 800-strong team in 14 offices across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Middle East, design and deliver engineering solutions for clients in the Property, Transport, Ports and Marine, Water, Defence, Renewables and Resources sectors.
We work in partnership with clients and other stakeholders – to challenge conventional wisdom, pioneer new benchmarks in technical excellence, design safety into projects and leverage mutually-rewarding delivery models.
BG&E's projects are also shaped by changing demands in mobility, the impacts of climate change, emerging design trends and consideration of the entire lifecycle.
BG&E is an employee-owned engineering consultancy with more than half a century of experience.
Our legacy and our future are underpinned by an unwavering commitment to providing premium client experiences.
BG&E's values are: care and integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and one team.
Our values inform our behaviours and the way we: help clients around the world, empower our people to be empathic, high-performing and creative, and contribute to communities.
Living our values every day ensures that we demonstrate care and integrity, strive to pursue excellence and serve as one team, that is 'The BG&E Way'.
The opportunity Join Our Growing Geotechnical Team in Melbourne! We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced or senior-level Geotechnical Engineer to become a key member of our team.
If you have strong technical skills and a knack for relationship building, we'd love to hear from you! About the Role: In this role, you will apply your expertise to a diverse range of projects, including the design of temporary and permanent foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, pavements, and integrated solutions for deep basements and tall buildings.
Your solid understanding of Australian Standards and local Victorian geotechnical experience will be an essential component of your role.
What to expect day to day: Develop effective geotechnical design solutions across various scenarios and sectors.
Prepare reports, specifications, and site investigation briefs.
Draft proposals with attention to commercial aspects and project quoting.
Manage small to medium projects from inception, including budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing.
Conduct site visits for construction phase services, bid meetings, and pavement condition assessments, with occasional short-term interstate travel.
Collaborate confidently with external partners, clients, and internal stakeholders, and communicate effectively.
Assist the Geotechnical Lead in client relationship development, team training and mentoring, and fostering strong interdepartmental relationships.
About you A minimum of bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Geology or Engineering Geology Ideally 7+ years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering within a Victorian based engineering consultancy Registered Professional Victorian Engineer (RPEV) is essential Chartered Status or be working towards Strong technical background and analytical skills in: Foundation solutions (e.g., deep foundations, rafts, piled rafts, etc.).
Soil-structure interaction.
Deep excavations.
Retaining wall design and construction.
Pavement Design Proficiency in using software packages such as: Slope/W or equivalent.
Plaxis 2 D & 3 D.
Wallap or equivalent Sound understanding of relevant engineering standards and guidelines, particularly the Australian Bridge Code AS5100, piling design AS2159 and local Victorian Department of Transport Standards and Specifications Realising Your Career Aspirations (Life at BG&E) Flexible working Health and wellbeing support via confidential internal initiatives, as well as from an independent Employee Assistance Programme provider Competitive remuneration, compensation, and Paternal Leave On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be – for Corporate Services, technical and administration roles Learning and development initiatives Diversity and Inclusion Equality is part of BG&E's DNA – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces.
We value who you are, and we encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.
Click here for further information about diversity, equality and inclusion at BG&E.
BG&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all candidates.
For roles that are located in Australia, we particularly appreciate applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as we continue to play an important role in reconciliation and 'Closing the Gap' with the traditional First Peoples of our nation.
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