Lead Ground & Underground Engineer

At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do.  Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do?

In this position you will join our Transport Land and Water business, where you will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across all types of infrastructure projects - from rural access roads to complex freeways, toll roads, system interchanges and water security.

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’.

• Grow and lead the team for Geotechnical & Tunnelling work

• Collaborate with Ground Engineering (including Tunnel works) and to delivery projects.

• Develop and implement business development (including prepare proposal) for local and regional tunnel projects

• Design underground, permanent structure design, foundation design, slope stability analysis, seismic analysis, mass concrete study

• Lead project management and design management of ground engineering and tunnel projects.

• Design and analysis of tunnel excavation stabilization works

• Design and analysis of tunnel lining including reinforced concrete / shotcrete lining, steel supports, and timbers

• Design and analysis of slope reinforcements including soil nails, rock dowels, and tensioned tie back anchors

• Design and analysis of portal structures and other structural elements of tunnels

• Preparation of plans and technical specifications

• Mentor and Coach staff

• Present tunnelling topics in a compelling way to Clients and internal and external stakeholders

• Liaise with Aurecon staff in Australia and New Zealand for workshare and workshare opportunities.

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need a relevant technical qualification and chartered status would be preferable.  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, geotechnical engineer
• Possess a Professional Engineer License certified by the Council of Engineers, Thailand or 2nd level of Engineer License is preferred.
• At least 15 years design experience in ground and underground engineering with a consulting engineering company will be an advantage
• Proficient in English communication skills and computer literate

Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.

Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?

About us

We’ve re-imagined engineering.

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it!

For a start, our clients’ ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.

We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can’t.

Think engineering. Think again.

Want to know more?

You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.

If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!