Associate Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

Jacobs; Christchurch; Híbrido; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing benefits

Global giving & volunteering program

Descripción de la vacante

Jacobs in Christchurch is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our growing team. You will contribute as both a technical specialist and project delivery leader across transport, water and infrastructure sectors.

You'll work with clients and multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions while supporting project planning and commercial aspects. A hybrid work arrangement is offered to balance office and field activities.

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Experience in a similar geotechnical consulting role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative team player who is proactive and client-focused.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical design and project delivery in geotechnical projects.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Support project planning, commercial management and technical delivery.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering geology

Strong communication

Client-focused

Collaboration

Educación

Tertiary qualification in Civil/Geotechnical Eng or Engineering Geology

Descripción del empleo

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join Our Growing Geotechnical Team in Christchurch

Our South Island geotechnical team continues to grow, and we're looking for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join us in Christchurch and help shape the future of Aotearoa's transport, water and infrastructure landscape.

At Jacobs, we challenge conventional thinking to solve the world's most critical problems. We bring together people with diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds to create innovative solutions that leave a positive and lasting impact on communities. If you're passionate about technical excellence, collaboration and creating meaningful outcomes, you'll find opportunities to thrive here.

As an Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to rewarding projects as both a technical specialist and project delivery leader. You'll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to understand project requirements and deliver practical, high-quality geotechnical solutions, and/or engineering geological assessments.

Working across transport, water, energy, buildings and marine sectors, you'll provide technical expertise while supporting project management activities including project planning, commercial management and technical delivery. You'll also play a key role in building and maintaining trusted client relationships that contribute to successful project outcomes and future opportunities.

This role offers a balance of technical leadership, design delivery, site investigations and construction support across a diverse range of projects. You'll collaborate with geotechnical specialists across New Zealand and Australia, contributing to knowledge sharing and integrated project delivery as part of one global Jacobs team.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Tertiary qualification in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology
• Experience in a similar geotechnical consulting role
• Strong technical capability in geotechnical engineering and/or engineering geology
• Experience working within a consulting environment is preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive, commercially aware and client-focused

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption, and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.