Geotechnical Engineer

ENGEO’s crew in Queenstown is looking for an experienced geotechnical engineer to join our team.

We’ve got a strong pipeline of work with a good mix of projects across construction – buildings and infrastructure – as well as geohazard assessment and mitigation.

You’ll be leading your own projects, stretching your technical capability, and working on some genuinely interesting engineering challenges.

The Job

You’ll be getting stuck into complex geotechnical analysis and design – slope stability, retaining structures, foundation design, ground improvement – while also taking ownership of projects and leading them through to successful delivery.

You’ll be working directly with clients and ensuring high-quality outcomes and commercially successful projects.

Who are you?

We’re looking for someone who enjoys both the technical challenge of geotechnical engineering and the satisfaction of delivering great projects.

You’ll have a passion for geotechnical design and problem-solving and take pride in delivering robust engineering solutions that provide real value to clients.

You will have an aptitude for working in a team-first environment and take pride in your work, as we strive to achieve the highest quality and consistency of deliverables.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is hungry, humble, and smart and has:

• 7+ years’ experience in geotechnical engineering
• Diverse exposure to a variety of complex engineering analyses
• The ability to lead projects and ensure their successful delivery
• A sense of ownership over your work and commitment to quality
• A solutions-focused approach with an ability to deliver practical outcomes
• Knowledge of New Zealand ground conditions, standards, and best practices
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), or equivalent qualification
• CPEng – or actively working towards your chartership

If you’re interested in working with us in Queenstown, but don’t quite tick all the boxes – don’t hesitate to apply anyway! We’re still keen to hear from you and we’ll be considering all applications.

Life at ENGEO

ENGEO is an award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm of more than 350 people worldwide, providing geotechnical, geological, environmental, and ground/surface water services.

We proudly put our people first. We believe great outcomes come from a happy, supported team – not the other way around! We keep hierarchy light and give you the tools you need to succeed. You’ll enjoy a flat structure, minimal bureaucracy, and autonomy paired with strong senior & principal support.

At ENGEO, you’ll work on challenging projects which will stretch your technical abilities, you’ll have access to internal and external training, and experience continued career growth.

What’s in It for You?

We offer a strong package on top of a competitive salary:

• A fantastic employee share ownership scheme – shares from day one!
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Wellbeing allowance
• Private health insurance – for you and a significant other!
• Long service leave
• Birthday leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great learning, training, and development opportunities

To Apply

Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter – we look forward to hearing from you!