Senior Engineering Geologist

What's the mahi?
As our new Senior Engineering Geologist, you'll be a vital part of the NZ Transport Team and have the opportunity to provide technical inputs and create valuable solutions to support to a variety of key infrastructure & Water projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Ground Investigation & Risk Management: Lead and manage ground investigations for major infrastructure projects, ensuring effective risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Technical Expertise & Delivery: Provide expert input into engineering geological models, site assessments, and design recommendations.
• Project & Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored solutions and deliver successful project outcomes.
• Work-Winning & Business Development: Support and contribute to securing new work through technical expertise and industry engagement.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and develop junior team members, fostering a strong technical capability within the team.
• Digital & Innovation Leadership: Drive Aurecon's ground engineering digital strategy to enhance project efficiency and technical excellence.

What are we looking for from you?
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geology, with proven experience in ground investigation management. Local experience in
Auckland
is essential to ensure familiarity with regional geological conditions and infrastructure projects.

Alongside This, You Will Have The Following

• Extensive experience of undertaking ground investigations on site including specification of targeted testing and sampling, preparation and review of laboratory test schedules and control of samples
• A focus on Quality when checking logs, sections, models and factual reports generated by others
• Production, review and verification of geotechnical factual and interpretive reports for and in accordance with the requirements of a range of clients including NZTA
• Experience of undertaking slope stability assessments and experience or involvement in Natural Hazards and Resilience Studies
• Experience of working closely with geotechnical engineers to develop earthworks designs, specifications, and construction supervision to minimise natural hazards risks
• Familiarity with liquefaction assessments, settlement analysis and foundation design
• A relevant qualification in Geology/ Engineering Geology or Geotechnical / Civil related

What's in it for me?
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident that your voice will be heard. We don't just claim that we're inclusive and innovative, it's proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we're always seeking new ways to prove (and improve) our commitment to diversity.

In May 2023 we were the first engineering company in Aotearoa to receive the Gender Tick, led by our people for our people.

Our Māori strategy (He Rautaki Māori) won two Good Design awards in 2022 for its outstanding contribution in bringing Te Āo Māori and digital innovation into operations and decision-making processes.

On top of this, you will have access to competitive remuneration, a 4% employer contribution to KiwiSaver, flexible work hours and locations, working holidays, and remote work options. Outside of work, you will be further supported with benefits such as highly competitive paid parental leave, cultural holiday swaps, one of the best employee (and their family) wellbeing platforms in the country, and more

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply now We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self

We know that people from historically or currently marginalised backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match all the advertisement criteria exactly - if this advert has piqued your interest and your experience may not align fully then we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Remember, it's your potential and how you bring ideas to life which are important.

Your background, unique needs, and individuality are valued here. We are committed to ensuring that you are well supported so that our recruitment process is fair, equitable, inclusive, and available to everyone. Please let us know what adjustments or support you need to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.

Whakahā ngā whakaaro
/ Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views

Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi
/ Be bold, be strong, work as one