Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

4 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Kirk Roberts Consulting Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Christchurch. You'll work on geotechnical investigations and reporting across a wide variety of projects. If you enjoy working outdoors, meeting new people and have a passion to learn, then we would like to hear from you.

About the role

Working with our experienced Geotechnical team, we'll develop your career further with coaching and mentoring.  You will undertake your own small projects responsible for geotechnical engineering investigations, working in the field conducting testing, sampling, logging results for reporting, and conducting analysis. Scheduling projects and communicating with clients, as well as undertaking site observation/inspections of on-site works during construction.

You'll be working with our dynamic team in the region, but also with the wider business delivering high quality geotechnical engineering to a range of our clients nationally.


We offer

A great team environment, competitive remuneration package, flexible working, paid overtime, on-the-job training and ongoing career development.

About you

  • Tertiary qualification, Bachelor of Engineering – Civil, specialising in Geotechnical.  Essential to hold an Engineering degree for this role
  • 0-2 years experience and if you have consultancy experience this is a bonus
  • Basic knowledge of soil mechanics, slope stability, retaining wall, earthworks and geotechnical foundation engineering
  • A high level of attention to detail with excellent planning and sound problem-solving skills, you will take pride in producing quality documentation
  • Thrive on a challenge and be motivated to provide innovative solutions for our clients
  • Enjoy working in a team environment and communicating with a wide range of people


About us

Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-disciplinary company providing Structural, Geotechnical, Fire, Civil and Environmental Engineering Services, plus Architecture and Engineering Software to a range of clients across New Zealand, from our offices in Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, and Tauranga.

At Kirk Roberts the heart of our business is innovation and finding a better way is why we exist. Our company was founded to challenge the norm and push boundaries, so we can bring our clients advanced engineering and software solutions that drive efficiencies.


To apply

Please send us your latest CV and covering letter, and you are welcome to include any other documents you feel relevant to your application. Please note, that all applicants must be domiciled in New Zealand and be eligible for permanent employment in NZ, with either a NZ Passport, residency, or current work visa.

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