Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand CMW Geosciences Full time

CMW started in Perth in 2012 and has since expanded to 10 offices with 250 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

Were hard-working, down to earth and passionate engineers and geologists providing quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis and design advice to the construction infrastructure and energy sectors.


The Role


We are looking for experienced field staff with 1-4 of experience in a similar position who are ready to hit the ground running.

As a geotechnical engineer at CMW, youll be treated like an industry professional from the get-go. Our level 1 and level 2 staff fulfill our field-based roles. A typical day would include going to site to complete manual field work tasks and testing. Onsite testing might include logging soil bore holes or undertaking hand augers. On our construction sites you would be observing piling, retaining walls or ground improvement sites.

If youre in the office, you would likely be processing logs and soil samples, writing technical reports and assisting project managers with deliverables.


Youll have access to senior technical staff to guide you through the early stages of your career and fast-track your growth.

Youll be exposed to the full project lifecycle, to start to prepare you for career from day one.

Unlike larger organisations, you wont be siloed into one stream of the business or handed low responsibility tasks in the early stages of your career.

Youll be learning technical, practical and project management skills to progress you forward within the business.

What Youll Need

  • A Civil Engineering, Geology or Earth Science Degree
  • Experience carrying out geotechnical site investigations, preparing reports and dealing with contractors.
  • Ability to complete strenuous field work tasks
  • A full New Zealand Drivers License and confidence driving manual 4x4 utes
  • A desire to work outside
  • A love of rocks, soil and geology
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both verbal and written

What Youll Get

  • Additional Day Leave on Birthday
  • Provision of minimum of 50 hours Training / CPD per year
  • Provision of mobile phone (include personal use)
  • Provision of quality laptop
  • Continued education support
  • Regular morning teas
  • Entry to approved sports events / memberships
  • A CMW midwinter activity weekend
  • Membership to our social club & regular social functions
  • Weekly Friday drinks
  • Involvement with Environmental initiatives during work hours
  • Opportunities to work across offices and countries (role dependent)
  • 37.5hour work week with the potential for some flexible working
  • 20 days annual leave
  • CMW sports teams
  • Weekly office fruit box
  • Career opportunities and support to progress within the company
  • Annual $500 wellbeing budget
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