CMW Geosciences

Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

CMW Geosciences  •  Perth, AU (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

About Us

Since starting in Perth in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 22 offices with over 330 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate engineers and geologists who provide quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction infrastructure and energy sectors.

Our Perth office in Wembley is looking to hire a Principal Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist with 15+ years of experience working in a geotechnical consultancy. Specifically, our team is looking for an engineer who can provide analysis, design, and technical advice for our clients across Western Australia. You'll also play a key role in training and upskilling our junior engineers and geologists and ensuring the highest standard of technical excellence is maintained.

This role is suited to a consultant who has developed a well-rounded, practical and hands-on career in geotechnical engineering. At this time, we are not looking for a geotechnical design engineer.

What You'll Need

  • A Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology Degree
  • 15+ years experience in a geotechnical consultancy
  • Australia and specifically WA experience is highly preferred
  • CPEng or equivalent professional registration
  • 5+ years experience working in Australia
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both verbal and written

What You'll Get

  • 9-day fortnight and flexible start and finish times
  • Additional day leave on your birthday.
  • A developed internal training program to support all levels with technical development and progression
  • An exposure to a broad range of projects
  • Office social events throughout the year
  • Excellent learning environment as well as an inclusive team environment.
  • Our Perth Office has a great balance of people at all levels (over 40 technical staff), including 9 Principals, meaning you will receive strong technical support to enhance your development.

Please note We are closed from 19 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 and applications will be reviewed after this period.

CMW Geosciences

About CMW Geosciences

CMW Geosciences is a specialist geotechnical consultancy delivering first-class geotech engineering services throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our business has grown as a result of strong personal working relationships, honest and open communication and a focus on work/life balance.

With a large team of geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geophysicists and hydrogeologists, CMW primarily operates in the Infrastructure, Energy & Resources and Land & Buildings sectors. Our successful and energetic geotech team has a strong reputation for working collaboratively with clients to deliver value-engineered, practical geotechnical solutions.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Perth, AU
Year Founded
2012
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