Graduate Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

4w1 month ago

CMW Geosciences

Ballina, AU · Full-time · A$65,000 – A$80,000

About this role

CMW Geosciences is a hard-working, down-to-earth team of passionate engineers and geologists providing quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors. With 22 offices across Australia and New Zealand and backed by the Kiwa Group's global network, we offer graduates a fast-track career from day one.

As a graduate, you'll step into hands-on, field-based roles where you build technical knowledge every day. A typical day could include completing manual fieldwork, logging rock and soil bore holes, undertaking hand augers, or observing piling and ground improvement on construction sites.

In the office, you'll process logs and soil samples, write technical reports, and assist project managers with deliverables. You'll work on diverse projects across countries—from communicating design elements on a community housing development in Rotorua to carrying piling supervision at the MacIntyre Windfarm in Queensland.

Unlike larger organizations, you won't be siloed into one stream or handed low-responsibility tasks. You'll learn technical, practical, and project-related skills, with the expectation that within 3-4 years you'll manage and run projects from start to finish, guided by senior technical staff.

Requirements

A Civil Engineering, Geology, or Earth Science Degree
Ability to complete strenuous fieldwork tasks
Ability to travel when required
A full New Zealand or Australian driver's license
A desire to work outside with a love of rocks, soil, and geology
Good interpersonal skills
Exceptional organization and communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

Complete manual field work tasks and onsite testing including logging rock and soil bore holes, undertaking hand augers, or observing machine excavated test pits
Observe piling, retaining walls, or ground improvement on construction sites
Process logs and soil samples in the office
Write technical reports and assist project managers with deliverables
Communicate design elements to contractors on a variety of projects across countries and offices
Carry out piling supervision and provide construction phase support on windfarm or infrastructure sites
Perform CPT testing, dynamic cone penetration testing, infiltration testing, and hand auger boring as needed

Benefits

Additional day leave on your birthday
Paid parental leave
Access to Kiwa rewards platform (discounts on fuel, shopping, holidays, etc.)
Provision of minimum 50 hours training/CPD per year and paid membership to Engineers Australia / Engineers New Zealand
Access to a 2-year CMW graduate training program
Office social events throughout the year
Ability to earn overtime and/or time in lieu
Novated lease / salary sacrifice vehicle finance options