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- Professional Certificate of Competency in Geotechnical Monitoring and Structural Instrumentation
- Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
- Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering (Structural Analysis and Design)
- Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering (Structural Performance, Monitoring and Management)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining Engineering)
- Master of Engineering Technology (Mining)
- Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)
- Graduate Diploma of Mining
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Infrastructure)
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Master of Engineering Technology (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering)
- Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
- SISORSC003 Perform Complex Vertical Rescues
- Master of Professional Engineering
Geotechnical Engineer careers
A Geotechnical Engineer analyses soil, rock, and groundwater to support safe construction projects. Key duties include site investigations, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other earth structures, as well as preparing technical reports.
Geotechnical Engineers collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure structural safety, stability, and compliance with regulations across infrastructure, mining, and environmental projects.
