Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer - ( 250002L0 )

**Description**

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

**About the role**

You'll join a team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists where you will be supported by our Geotechnical leadership to deliver great project outcomes. You’ll be involved in a range of engineering projects from transportation including bridges and other transportation infrastructure, and water and wastewater infrastructure throughout New Zealand and Asia Pacific.

A typical week could see you planning and undertaking ground investigations for preliminary designs, carrying out geotechnical assessments, designing retaining walls, foundations, slope stabilisation measures, ground improvements or pile design, delivering detailed technical engineering reports and being involved in the construction of these structures. You'll assist with advice to clients and provide input to successful project solutions.

Day to day tasks would involve:

- Determining internal and external client requirements
- Conducting and manage field data acquisition, site investigations and testing
- Producing calculations, reports, specifications and drawings to ensure that geotechnical designs provide appropriate solutions
- Providing quality check and review experience to an appropriate technical standard
- Providing geotechnical expertise to meet project needs
- Planning and delivering geotechnical project inputs to the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards

**What we offer**

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- Professional Memberships
- Mental Health & Wellbeing programs
- Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program

**About us**

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

**How to apply**

**Applications close on Tuesday 28 October 2025.**

**Qualifications**

**To be successful for this role you'll need**:
To be a degree qualified Geotechnical engineer with 3 years’ experience and working towards CPEng, ideally in the engineering consulting and contracting industries. Previous experience in New Zealand, Australia or Asia Pacific would be useful. You'll have a strong background in design, ideally in the water, bridging and transportation sectors and be familiar with industry standard design software.

**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

**Organization** : BC-3102 Transpt-NZ New Zealand

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : No

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Oct 13, 2025, 2:23:19 PM

**Req ID**: 250002L0

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans