Geotechnical Engineer
ANZSCO 233212
2,500
11%
15%
35 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Geotechnical Engineers plan, direct and conduct survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and design above and below ground foundations.
What they typically do
- Obtains soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and tests samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determines the safe load for the soil.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Geotechnical Engineer.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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