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Geotechnical Engineer

2 months ago


Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Tetra Tech Full time
Geotechnical Engineering - Auckland

  • Are you a geotechnical engineer with 4 to 10 years of experience?
  • Are you looking for a diverse range of projects and the opportunity to work with global experts?
  • Expand your expertise and your professional horizons.

About the role


At our company, we pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of projects, giving you ample opportunities for growth and development.

We have collaborative relationships with our global experts, enabling us to tap into their knowledge and experience for specialized areas such as soft soils, tunnelling, AI mapping and geohazard assessment.

This global reach sets us apart as the premier geotechnical specialist in New Zealand.

We believe in independence but also recognize the value of teamwork and technical collaboration.

You will have the freedom to work autonomously, yet we will always be there to provide the necessary technical and commercial support and guidance.


About you


Your role will involve a range of responsibilities, including design work, project management, client communication, report writing, and project commercials.

This diversity ensures that you will constantly be engaged and challenged, enhancing your skill set and expertise.


If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering, want to become a specialist in your field, and desire global reach, our company is the perfect place for you.

Join us in Auckland and be part of an innovative and dynamic team that pushes boundaries and strives for excellence.


Ideally you will have the following experience:

  • 5 to 10 years' experience and a civil engineering or engineering geology degree
  • Experience using some of the following software: SLIDE, PLAXIS, WALLAP, SLOPE/W
  • Experience in a consulting environment
  • A desire to grow technically, as well as developing the full spectrum of consulting skills
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills and exceptional interpretative and analytical skills

About us
Tetra Tech Coffey is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services in the Asia Pacific.

Our experts are at the forefront of their specialisation in engineering, geotechnical, testing, environmental, and project management services.

You'll enjoy these benefits:

  • We support you to make space for the other parts of your life flexible and hybrid work, tailored hours, remote work, study breaks and leave purchase plans enabling you to have up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year
  • Opportunities to work across a wide variety of projects, clients and sectors
  • Professional development opportunities including coaching by our approachable technical experts
  • Professional memberships
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Participation in company ownership through our employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid parental leave for primary and secondary care givers
  • Employee assistance program available to all staff and their immediate families
  • Multiple Employee Resource Groups that support employees to create collaborative, safe space teams with others who share diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Travel discounts through our corporate traveller program

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We care about what makes us different - and it's our people. We understand that uniqueness delivers new thinking. Our clients do too.


We're committed to providing a working environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions and ensuring a workforce which reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we work.

Tetra Tech Coffey Pty Ltd is a member of the Diversity Council Australia.

Tetra Tech Coffey (NZ) Limited is a member of the Diversity Works NZ.

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