Senior Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, New Zealand TalentScout Full time

**Senior Geotechnical Engineers**

We are looking for driven Geotechnical Engineers or Engineering Geologists to provide input into a wide range of projects and further develop their skills and expertise in finding solutions to geotechnical issues. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career.

**About the Role**:

- Plan and carry out site investigations for projects such as slope instability, pipelines, landfills, and building foundations.
- Engineering geological model development, slope stability modelling, and liquefaction assessments.
- Remedial works design, construction supervision, and monitoring systems.
- Write technical reports.
- Develop capabilities to manage projects by coordinating subcontractors and liaising with regulators and client contacts.
- Service external clients directly or provide specialist input to projects across other PDP workgroups in the areas of slope instability, pipeline route selection/construction, foundations/dams/landfill, as well as wastewater reticulation, stormwater disposal, and landfills.

**What You'll Bring**:

- A degree in Engineering or Geology with geotechnical specialisation
- 5+ years’ experience involved in geotechnical projects including investigations, assessments, and reporting preferably in the consulting environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organisation skills.
- Creative thinking to find innovative and sound solutions for our clients.
- A collegial, team-plater with a ‘can do’ attitude.

**Benefits**:

- Fully subsidised health insurance and income protection
- Ability to purchase extra annual leave through salary sacrifice
- Salary top-up for parental leave (all primary carers)
- Flexible/Hybrid working culture
- Full professional membership fee cover and continued study support
- Multiple opportunities to be part of our inclusion, community, and sustainability groups

**About**:
Our client is one of New Zealand’s leading environmental and engineering consultancies. They provide a range of specialised services to their clients, on a wide variety of projects ranging from major infrastructure works through to investigations for private landowners. They aim to offer all environmental consulting services in air, land, and water.

They are a New Zealand employee-owned and operated company, with over 37 years of experience. They have over 250 team members, located in Northland, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, and Invercargill.



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