Labour Market Insight: Geotechnical Engineering Jobs

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.

Geotechnical Engineers work in many industries such as:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Mining
  • Construction.

Employment Statistics: Geotechnical Engineer

1500

Number of GeoTechnical Engineers
employed in Australia

7500

Number of Civil Engineers
employed in Australia

80% : 20%

Ratio of male Civil Engineers to
female Civil Engineers

13.7%

Projected job growth
In 5 years

30%

Geotechnical Engineers as a percentage of all
Engineers

$120K

Median base salary for
qualified Geotechnical Engineers

Employment Destinations: Geotechnical Engineer

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