Geotechnical Engineer

JobSpace; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP New Zealand is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join the New Plymouth office, delivering consultancy services across site investigations, analysis, reporting, design and construction observation for buildings, roads, water and structures.

This role will help grow the geotechnical engineering capacity in the New Plymouth office and the wider Taranaki/Manawanganui-Whanganui region, collaborating with a national team of experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Geotechnical Engineering from a NZ-recognised program.
• Experience with New Zealand design codes and standards.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence.
• Minimum of 7 years’ professional experience in geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy services including site investigations, analysis, reporting, design and construction observation for buildings, roads, water and structures.
• Grow and develop geotechnical engineering capacity in the New Plymouth office and the Taranaki/Manawatu-Whanganui region.

Skills

Experience: 7 years

NZ design codes & standards

NZ driver’s licence

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering

Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world's top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our New Plymouth Business and provide consultancy services to our clients; particularly site investigations, analysis, reporting, design, and construction observation on projects primarily for buildings, road, water and structures.

This role is responsible for growing and developing the Geotechnical engineering capacity in the New Plymouth office and Taranaki / Manawatu-Whanganui Region.

About you:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering
• Experience with New Zealand design codes and standards
• Full, clean NZ driver's licence
• Preferably minimum of 7 years' professional experience in a related discipline

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.