Geotechnical Engineer/ Engineering Geologist

7 days ago


Wellington, New Zealand Tetra Tech Full time

Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist - Wellington, New Zealand

Are you all about digging into innovative solutions and turning tough geotechnical and geological puzzles into solid designs? Well, guess what? Our Wellington team is on the lookout for someone just like you to join our crew
- Are you passionate and motivated to discover innovative solutions?
- Do you have a knack for transforming complex engineering challenges into rock-solid designs?
- Advance your career in engineering with our dynamic team in Wellington

As we grow our geotechnical team to keep up with our busy project lineup, teaming up with our sister companies at NDY and RPS is key. We're all about pushing the boundaries of science and bringing our years of experience to the table to deliver results that last.

Joining forces with NDY and RPS lets us tap into a whole bunch of skills and resources. Together, we tackle tough challenges head-on, making sure our solutions are creative, solid, and fit each project like a glove.

With this teamwork, we're charging ahead, aiming to set new standards in geotechnical engineering. Together, we're not just shaping the present; we're building a better tomorrow.

**About the Role**:
You'll be out in the field, crunching numbers, and compiling reports on a wide array of topics, from slope stability to foundation assessment. And the projects you'll tackle? They're diverse, spanning sectors such as transportation, housing, education, and beyond This work will provide you with a solid and expansive foundation for your technical career.

**About you**

You have a drive for technical excellence and thrive on challenging projects. You’ll hold tertiary qualifications in engineering geology / geotechnical engineering or a related field, with a strong desire to obtain CPEng or PEngGeol certification. Additionally, a minimum of three years' experience in engineering geology/geotechnical with a proven track record of successful technical delivery is preferred.

We're all about teamwork, so if you're a great communicator with top-notch client skills and you're ready to share your knowledge and learn from others, then you'll fit right in. If you've got Kiwi engineering experience under your belt and a valid NZ driver’s license, then you’re what we are looking for

**The role and what’s in it for you**

Join our awesome team, and you'll find a supportive environment where you can shine. We're all about helping you reach your full potential, so get ready for some great personal and professional development

**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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