Location: Perth, WA
Contract: Initial 12+ Month Contract
Roster: Monday to Friday, with periodic site travel to support project delivery (typically 1-3 days per month)
About the role
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, investigation, analysis, and delivery of geotechnical solutions for mining and transport infrastructure projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical input across project lifecycles. The role will involve periodic site travel, typically on a monthly basis for 1-3 days at a time, supporting field investigations, inspections, and project execution activities.
Key responsibilities
Deliver geotechnical engineering studies and design solutions for mining and heavy haul rail projects.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise geotechnical site investigations and fieldwork activities.
Interpret geotechnical data and prepare factual and interpretative reports.
Undertake geotechnical assessments relating to soil, rock, slope stability, foundations, embankments, and earthworks.
Support the design and development of mining infrastructure and transport-related assets.
Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.
Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction and operational phases.
Ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant industry standards, client requirements, and safety expectations.
About you
Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience delivering geotechnical engineering projects within the mining, resources, or transport sectors.
Experience undertaking site investigations and supervising field activities.
Strong understanding of geotechnical analysis, interpretation, and reporting techniques.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel to site as required to support project delivery.
Experience with earthworks, mine infrastructure, heavy haul rail, bulk materials handling, or related resource sector projects.
Exposure to large-scale mining projects within Western Australia.
Experience working on projects for Tier 1 mining operators.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.
With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to [email protected] with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (08) 6245 0671 for more information.