Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

**Our Geotechnical Team**

Developing and implementing solutions to complex problems, our team is helping shape the world we live in across the Asia Pacific region - from highways to airports, from buildings and reservoirs to bridges and tunnels. Together we are transforming our world. We are passionate about what we do and the culture we have developed. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas, strategies and client solutions will be and the more we will better represent our world. We know that we are stronger when people from different backgrounds and perspectives work together. We are committed to growing an environment where our people have equal opportunity to build a career that reflects their ability and passions and believe in their potential, feel they belong and can be their best selves.

We are proudly employee-owned and after a century of operation, employee ownership remains key to our future. It underpins our positive, purpose-driven and growth-oriented culture; it sets us apart in our markets and gives meaning to our social contract. We are accountable, have each other's backs, don’t let others down, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

**The opportunity**

Our Geotechnical team works across geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and hydrogeology. As a national team of over 130 people, we are excited for the opportunities ahead of us and are well placed to help Aotearoa advance and protect our world for future generations. We know that our work is more than foundations, ground and water, it's about developing sustainable solutions that support our communities and a healthy environment as well as continuous improvement — by doing things better every day, we make the everyday better.

We are looking for two Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Christchurch and Nelson teams. You will be joining a passionate team in a varied role supported by experienced and industry-leading Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Geologists and Hydrogeologists to accelerate your career and see you thrive. Each day will be varied with new opportunities and challenges, overall you can expect to be:

- Managing and delivering projects with support from our technical specialists
- Liaising with clients and project management from day one
- Planning and executing field assignments such as soil sampling, borehole/test pit logging and drilling guidance
- Undertaking geotechnical/ geological investigations and reporting
- Preparing technical proposals and reports with senior review
- Assisting with or carrying out data analysis and interpretation
- Carrying out project design under the general direction of senior professionals

Work-life balance means a lot of different things to different people and we know that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team.

**About you**

You will have a Bachelor's degree (a Master’s degree would be advantageous) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, strong written and verbal communication skills, an enthusiasm for fieldwork and a willingness to constantly learn and develop.

We believe that the best place to learn is on the job, so you can expect to work on projects for our clients right from the start. You will be enrolled on our award-winning Graduate Development Programme where you will get ongoing support from experienced mentors, development opportunities, support for professional memberships as well as a yearly graduate conference and access to an established and active graduate social community.

**What we offer**

A career with Beca will provide you with:

- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
- Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
- Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia-Pacific.
- A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
- Excellent benefits are provided to all staff - including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a huge number of social club events.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

**Ready to make the move?