About UsAt Fortify Geotech, we’re not your average geotech consultancy. We’ve been digging into the earth (and the tough problems that come with it) for over 30 years. What started in Canberra as Peter J Burgess & Associates back in the '80s has grown into a trusted name across NSW and QLD. Today, we’re a close-knit team of engineers and geologists who genuinely enjoy solving complex ground challenges—with a good mix of practical know-how and fresh ideas. We work across a range of sectors and we pride ourselves on delivering smart, site-specific solutions. Our team members are active in professional groups like Engineers Australia, the Australian Geomechanics Society and the Instution of Civil Engineers, and we’re all about supporting career growth as well as technical development. Role DescriptionWe’re looking for someone with around 6 years’ experience who’s comfortable balancing field work and office-based design, and ready to take on a growing mentorship role within the team.You'll be stepping into a role that gives you a broad scope—managing investigations from the ground up, contributing to practical design solutions, and helping junior team members find their feet. What You’ll Be Doing:Scoping, planning and leading site investigationsConducting geotechnical analysis and preparing design reports for foundations, retention systems, pavements, etc.Working closely with geologists and other disciplines to deliver practical, buildable solutionsBeing the go-to contact for Clients on technical mattersSupporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers—both on-site and in the officeHelping manage workflow and assit with technical reviews on projects large and small What We’re Looking ForYou’re probably already working as a project-level engineer and looking for the next step up—more responsibility, more client interaction, and more opportunity to lead.You’ll bring:Strong geotechnical skills—across site logging, lab/test interpretation, and analysisConfidence working across a mix of field and office workA solid foundation in design principles (shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, settlement, slope stability, etc.)Good writing and communication skills—you can get the message across without the jargonA willingness to guide junior engineers and be part of a collaborative team cultureEA membership and/or working toward CPEng (we can support this) Bonus Points for:Postgrad studies in geotech or engineering geologyFamiliarity with Sydney soils and ground conditionsA good eye for managing multiple projects and deadlines What’s In It For You?At Fortify, you won’t be a small cog in a big wheel. You’ll have the chance to:Work on a range of interesting, real-world problemsSee your designs get built—and tweak them when neededGrow your career in technical, team leadership or Client-facing directionsWork alongside experienced Geotechnical Engineers and Geologists who enjoy mentoringAccess flexible work arrangements and ongoing training opportunities Ready to dig into your next challenge?We’d love to hear from you. Send through your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.
