NZ Expression of Interest

Job Description
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive for a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Expression of Interest: Seismologist/Earthquake Geologist/Geotechnical Earthquake Engineer
Are you an experienced Seismologist, Earthquake Geologist, or Geotechnical Earthquake Engineer passionate about making communities safer?

GHD is inviting expressions of interest from talented professionals across the Asia Pacific region to become part of our dynamic
Global Seismic Services Team
.

Why Join Us?

• Work on critical infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific.
• Play a key role in seismic hazard assessment, monitoring, and risk mitigation for communities and infrastructure.
• Contribute to projects that enhance safety, resilience, and sustainability.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements—whether you prefer city life or regional settings, we've got you covered
• Be part of a growing, collaborative team with opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career development.

Your Role:

• Lead or support seismic hazard, characterization, and monitoring projects.
• Conduct seismic hazard assessments, including ground motions, fault rupture hazard, liquefaction, tsunamis, and ground deformation.
• Perform probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard analyses.
• Assess active/neotectonics faults, paleo seismicity, and fault displacement.
• Engage in site response analyses and liquefaction risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored solutions and foster long-term relationships.
• Lead project teams, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and resource management.
• Mentor junior team members and support technical reviews.

What You Bring:

• MSc or PhD in Seismology, Earthquake Geology, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, or related fields.
• Proven experience in seismic hazard and risk assessments, ideally with knowledge of OpenQuake.
• Skills in GIS and scripting languages.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Experience working across infrastructure sectors (desirable management and client interface experience).

Express your interest today
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and vision for this role.

Join us in shaping safer, more resilient communities across the
APAC region.
Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.
At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

Office Shutdown Period
Please be aware that our office will be closed from
Thursday 25
th
December 2025
to
Friday, 9th January 2026
. We will reopen on
Monday, 12th January 2026
. During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.