Geotechnical Engineer – Instrumentation & Monitoring
Join our world class Geotechnical consulting group
- Develop your successful future
- Be part of our vibrant and growing Melbourne based team
Full time permanent role. Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 per annum.
About us
Tetra Tech Coffey is a leader in geotechnical and environmental engineering. We help clients overcome complex challenges while delivering high-quality, results-driven services that achieve sustainable outcomes.
The opportunity
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Geotechnical Engineer to support our instrumentation and monitoring programs.
In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and interpretation of geotechnical instrumentation used to assess ground conditions, slope stability, and structural performance. You will work closely with field teams and geotechnical specialists to ensure accurate data collection, timely reporting, and effective risk mitigation strategies.
Our work spans a variety of sectors — including mining, civil, renewables, dams and hydropower and transport infrastructure — offering you the chance to innovate, collaborate, and grow in a role with real impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee installation of geotechnical instruments (e.g., piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers).
- Perform regular data collection, validation, and analysis.
- Interpret monitoring results to assess ground and structural behaviour.
- Generate reports and provide geotechnical input to project teams.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in the field.
- Collaborate with design, construction, and operations teams to support decision-making.
What you’ll bring:
- Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering.
- 2+ years in geotechnical engineering with demonstrated experience in instrumentation and monitoring systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with data management and analysis software (e.g., Vista Data Vision, gINT, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, OpenGround, Leapfrog, Excel, Inclinometer analysis programs).
- Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
You’ll also have an enthusiasm and flexibility to travel (remote areas and interstate), strong collaboration skills along with the confidence to work individually when required.
If you're looking for a friendly, professional organisation with ample opportunities for career growth and advancement, we’d love to hear from you. Take your career to the next level with Tetra Tech Coffey!
What We Offer:
Work-Life balance: We help you create space for other important aspects of your life with flexible work arrangements, hybrid work options, tailored hours, study breaks, and leave purchase plans, allowing you to enjoy up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year!
Diverse project opportunities: Work on a wide range of projects across various clients and sectors, keeping your experience fresh and engaging.
Professional growth: Access ongoing development opportunities, including coaching from our approachable technical experts and support for professional memberships.
Recognition & rewards: Be part of our reward and recognition program that celebrates your contributions and achievements.Employee ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan and share in the company’s success.
Paid parental leave: Enjoy paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
Wellbeing support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to all staff and their immediate families.
Travel & vehicle benefits: Take advantage of travel discounts through our corporate traveller program and explore novated vehicle leasing options.