Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (Melbourne)

Company Overview Tonkin + Taylor (T+T) is a leading engineering and environmental consultancy with offices in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and across New Zealand. We are a proudly employee‑owned company with a collective mission to create and sustain a better world. About the Position We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate graduate to start a consulting career with Tonkin + Taylor’s Melbourne team, working across a diverse range of projects in geotechnical, pavements, dams, contaminated land and landfill space. What you’ll be doing (first 6–12 months)
- Support field investigations (e.g., site visits, test pits, borehole logging and sampling, and liaising with drillers/contractors) with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Help analyse and interpret geotechnical and environmental data, and learn how to turn data into practical recommendations.
- Draft figures, calculations and sections of technical reports that are reviewed and coached by senior staff.
- Attend project and site meetings to build consulting skills and confidence in client communication.
- Gain exposure to the full consulting lifecycle – scoping, planning, delivery, quality review, and learning what “good” looks like. What you’ll bring
- Strong interpersonal skills and a love of working in an innovative and collaborative environment.
- A keen interest in developing technical skills and understanding the intricacies of a consultancy.
- An enquiring mind that can identify and deliver high value to clients.
- Enthusiasm for developing career among experts.
- Graduate of a BE(Hons) or ME in Engineering. Benefits
- Exposure to a variety of professional experts, clients and projects (field + office), helping build breadth quickly.
- A highly supportive team environment where you’re encouraged to ask questions, learn fast, and shape a career path that matches your ambitions.
- Support for professional memberships and continued education (including guidance toward skilled accreditation where relevant).
- Employee‑owned business where our people have a real stake in the quality of our work, culture, and long‑term success.
- Internal training programmes plus mentoring to help set goals and track progress.
- Vibrant social culture including an active social club, supporting a healthy work‑life balance. EEO Statement Everyone Matters is one of our three core values at Tonkin + Taylor, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that fosters inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qgado