Graduate Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer

The Opportunity:

Our Client is a widely respected New Zealand owned multi-disciplinary engineering practice that has offices in Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga offering tailored consultancy services across 3 Waters, Geotechnical, Civil, Land Development and Environmental disciplines throughout New Zealand.

Join a highly capable team of Geotechnical engineers delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions; and enjoy an empowered relationship-based work culture.

We are looking for a Graduate Engineering Geologist/ Geotechnical Engineer to join the team in either the Auckland, Taranga or Hamilton Office.

The Role:

The Graduate Engineering Geologist/ Geotechnical Engineer will have recently graduated or be early in their engineering career and will become part of the Geotechnical team responsible for the following:

·         Site Investigate – you will spend a lot of time outdoors and in the field working on geotechnical drilling rigs and with geotechnical investigation equipment.

·         Perform geotechnical analysis to assess construction site condition

·         Perform geotechnical analysis to assess construction site condition including:

o   Slope stability analysis

o   Liquefaction Analysis

o   Lateral Spread and other Geotechnical analysis.

·         Foundation, retaining wall and pavement design.

·         Geotechnical Reporting.

·         Construction phase monitoring
The projects are on complex sites and you will be working closely with senior engineers using your creativity to develop integrated engineering solutions for clients.

This in turn is the perfect opportunity for you to be an integral part of the business where you will develop a diverse range of skills, benefit from quick decision-making and see the whole project life cycle.

 

Qualification, Skills & Personal Attributes Required:

·         A bachelor’s degree based qualification in geotechnical engineering or a related profession.

·          Current NZ Driver’s Licence.

·         2-4 years of experience in a wide range of geotechnical engineering projects.

·         Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication and particularly the ability to present information in a way that is understandable by a range of audiences.

·         Ability to optimise and prioritise conflicting demands in a busy environment, to achieve deadlines and see responsibilities through to completion.

Benefits:

·         The Opportunity to develop and achieve your career goals with support/mentoring of chartered professional geotechnical engineers.

·         A competitive remuneration package commiserate with your skills and experience.

·         Health Insurance

·         An inclusive and supportive company culture.

·         Interesting, challenging, and varied project portfolio.

·         Working with a fun team in a friendly environment.

·         Guidance and support for professional registration (EngNZ).

·         Reimbursement of CPEng fees

·         Great career progression with leadership opportunities

 

If you want to work for a company that genuinely wants your new ideas, that offers flexibility, work/life blend, mentoring and professional development – then let’s chat. Please apply by sending your CV with covering letter to jobs@stepsrecruitment.com or by clicking on the apply button.