Geotechnical Engineer

1 week ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Aurecon Group Full time
Just imagine your future with us

Aurecon is committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.

We believe diverse teams enable us to solve our clients' and society's most complex problems in unconventional and distinctive ways.


We offer flexible working as it enables all of our employees to balance work and life in way that works for them.

Our flexible way of working includes our flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options.

Aurecon also offers 14 weeks paid parental leave, three weeks paid partner leave, and other health services and benefits.

What will you be doing?


Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future.


You will be an outgoing and energetic Geotechnical Engineer who shows a natural willingness and enthusiasm to tackle new challenges, who is reliable and dependable, and who can easily integrate into a collaborative team environment.

You will undertake a broad range of geotechnical specific tasks including site investigation, analysis, design, reporting, and construction supervision.

Our team delivers projects of all sizes and complexities, and work in a diverse range of markets ranging from commercial/industrial building development and land development to transportation and municipal infrastructure projects.


Your work will be supported by a well-established ground engineering team of senior to experienced level geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists and environmental scientists who will provide you with technical guidance and mentoring to further develop your skills and experience.

Here are the key things you will do to 'bring ideas to life':

  • Manage work programs to ensure that they are delivered to client expectations, timeframes and specifications
  • Deliver multiple concurrent projects across their entire life cycle, scope management, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management
  • Be responsible for the reporting, progress and completion of projects
  • Be part of a supportive team that works together to meet our client's goals
  • Undertaking site investigations for a wide variety of large scale infrastructure projects

About you:

  • Degree qualified with a Washington Accord Engineering degree with up to 5 years' relevant work experience.
  • Good experience in geotechnical analysis and design, primarily focussing on the issues of settlement, foundations, slope stability and retaining wall design.
  • Experience in development of ground models and identification of geotechnical risk.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in site investigation and ground modelling.
  • A collaborative team member.
  • A valid full NZ drivers licence.
We've re-imagined engineering.

Aurecon is an international engineering, design and advisory company, but not as you know it


Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world's most complex challenges.

We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential others can't. Think engineering. Think again.

Want to know more?


You can learn more about what it's like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.



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