Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description
Are you ready to step into a role where your technical expertise genuinely shapes the future of a fast-growing geotechnical business?

IdealCorp is seeking a driven, highly capable Geotechnical Engineer to become a key pillar of our technical leadership team. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, values high-quality engineering outcomes, and wants to influence how geotechnical services are delivered at scale.

At IdealCorp, we don't just complete reports. We
build confidence in construction
.

Why Join Us
As part of our expanding geotechnical team, you'll deliver accurate, practical, and commercially sound engineering solutions across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with senior engineers and management, progressively stepping into report sign-off authority, technical leadership, and project ownership, while playing a vital role in strengthening our in-house capabilities.

This role offers clear career progression, exposure to diverse ground conditions, and the ability to influence how we innovate, grow, and deliver better outcomes for our clients.

What You'll Do
Site Classification Leadership:

• Review, certify, and sign off Lot/Site Classification reports in accordance with NSW and QLD standards (AS 2870, AS 2159, relevant Australian Standards).
• Maintain a strong focus on technical accuracy, risk management, and constructability.

Geotechnical Reporting
Deliver and manage a wide range of geotechnical services, including:

• Geotechnical Site Investigations
• Site and footing assessments
• Slope stability analysis
• Pavement design
• Contamination and acid sulfate soil assessments
• Level 1 compaction inspections
• Footing and pier inspections
• Interpret field and laboratory data to produce clear, defensible, client-focused reports.

Team Development

• Provide hands-on technical support to Site Investigators and junior engineers.
• Mentor team members in fieldwork, soil and rock logging, and report preparation.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute feedback to improve systems, processes, and service delivery.

Innovation & Expansion

• Identify opportunities to introduce new geotechnical and testing services.
• Support accreditation pathways and capability expansion aligned with business growth.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in investigation methods, reporting templates, and QA systems.

Laboratory Oversight

• Support and maintain NATA-accredited laboratory operations.
• Review and interpret laboratory results, ensuring compliance with relevant Australian Standards.
• Uphold quality assurance and auditing requirements across all testing protocols.

Experience
What We're Looking For:
Minimum 5 years' experience
in geotechnical engineering.

Proven Capability In

• Soil and rock (core) logging
• Field investigations and supervision
• Report preparation and technical sign-off
• Strong understanding of Australian geotechnical standards and local ground conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• NER registration and RPEQ (or eligibility).
• CPEng accreditation highly regarded.

Technical Skills

• Exceptional technical report writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a practical engineering mindset.
• Experience managing multiple projects while maintaining high technical standards.
• Confidence working autonomously and making sound engineering judgments.
• Experience with software such as PLAXIS, AutoCAD, CIRCLY etc

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain CPD points and accreditations.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities to lead and drive meaningful change in the geotechnical sector.

Join IdealCorp and become part of a dynamic team that's redefining geotechnical and screw pile industry. Let's build a safer, stronger future together

About Us
We're leaders in
geotechnical investigations
and
screw piling services
, proudly serving the construction and civil industries across NSW, QLD & SA. As a growing business, we're committed to continuous improvement and investing in our people.

We're not just looking for someone to do the job, we're building a team for the long haul. If you're after a supportive environment where you're respected, valued, and encouraged to grow, IdealCorp is the place.

Your Impact
You won't just be another engineer; you'll be a trusted technical authority within the business. Your expertise will directly influence construction outcomes, client confidence, and the expansion of orp's geotechnical services. Through your leadership and technical excellence, you'll help shape the future direction of our company and strengthen our reputation across the industry.