Field Engineering Assistant: Hands-on Civil & Geotech

BTW Company; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-led training

Mentorship by engineers

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Optional paid overtime

Job summary

BTW is seeking an Engineering Field Assistant to join the Ngāmotu team in New Plymouth. The role offers hands-on geotechnical field testing, reporting, and exposure to civil and geotechnical projects under experienced engineers and geologists.

Ideal candidates are studying toward NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or similar, with some field-work exposure and a willingness to learn across water, civil and structural projects. Training and mentorship provided.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards or nearing completion of NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or similar.
• Some work experience in civil engineering is preferred.
• Exposure to field work such as surveys, field measurements or soil testing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical field testing and assist with reporting.
• Coordinate and supervise field subcontractors, including auger and CPT investigations.
• Contribute geotechnical input into projects and assist design delivery.
• Support civil work across water, civil and structural projects as workload requires.
• Assist with project management, contract documentation and site supervision.

Skills

Geotechnical field testing

Report writing

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MS Word & Excel

Attention to detail

Education

NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or similar

Tools

Survey equipment exposure

Job description

BTW is seeking an Engineering Field Assistant to join the Ngāmotu team in New Plymouth. The role offers hands-on geotechnical field testing, reporting, and exposure to civil and geotechnical projects under experienced engineers and geologists.

Ideal candidates are studying toward NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or similar, with some field-work exposure and a willingness to learn across water, civil and structural projects. Training and mentorship provided.