Are You a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Expertise in Deep Foundations and Soil-Structure Interaction?

Paragon Engineering have a unique opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to work closely with industry experts and join our specialist team. If you have a track record of delivering excellence in foundation and shoring designs and expertise in FEM software and technical reporting you will play a key role in leading the design and analysis of complex ground engineering projects.

About Paragon

Paragon is a key player in the specialist engineering consulting field, servicing the infrastructure and building sectors with a focus on ground structures, temporary structures, and bridge & infrastructure assets across Australia. We provide structural & geotechnical design services, asset condition assessment, project management and structural & vibration monitoring to local authorities, infrastructure asset managers and construction companies.

The Role

Working on high-impact commercial and infrastructure projects, you will deliver detailed design and analysis of deep foundations, shoring systems, and soil-structure interaction modelling and reporting. You will undertake project delivery, client engagement, and provide technical direction to ensure quality and compliance across all stages of design and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure project deliverables meet compliance standards and infrastructure and construction client requirements from conceptualisation to completion - for design and analysis of a range of deep foundation and earth retaining structures.

Undertake engineering judgement, interpretation and analysis of data to develop and implement best practice to provide practical and commercial solutions.

Derive engineering methodologies to prepare and review detailed comprehensive technical reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards.

Develop comprehensive Geotechnical Interpretive Reports.

Conduct advanced soil-structure interaction analyses, utilising Plaxis, Wallap, and other geotechnical software.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, supporting their technical growth and development.

About You:

This position is ideally suited to someone coming from a role designing deep foundations and shoring systems to Australian Standards within an infrastructure environment or with a Piling Contractor.

Expertise in geotechnical design principles and a passion for deriving complex engineering solutions.

7+ years of demonstrated experience in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on geotechnical design and analysis, as well as soil-structure interaction.

Proficiency in geotechnical design software, including Plaxis and Wallap, and familiarity with other relevant modelling tools.

Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and experience with local codes and regulations.

Bachelor Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia, with CPEng accreditation and higher education highly regarded.

Excellent organisational and communication skills, with experience in client liaison in a consultancy environment.

The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Why Join Us?

Opportunities for career progression and the ability to shape our ground engineering division.

Competitive salary, CPD sponsorship, and performance-based bonuses.

A collaborative, flexible work environment that values creativity and innovation.

A progressive, employee-oriented culture that encourages self-improvement, diversity and autonomy.