Geotechnical Engineer – Growth & Diverse Projects

GeoSolve Ltd; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoSolve Ltd. in Auckland seeks a geotechnical engineer to design and oversee investigations supporting safe infrastructure.

You will gain hands-on experience across the project lifecycle while mentoring junior staff on diverse projects, from landslip remediation to foundation design for multi-storey developments. You will analyze data, prepare reports, design foundations and pavement structures, and liaise with clients and contractors to ensure integrated designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-graduate geotechnical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with WALLAP, Slide/SlopeW, Plaxis and MS Office.
• Strong soil mechanics and ground investigation knowledge.
• Registration as an engineer or working towards registration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct site investigations with soil sampling, lab tests and in situ testing.
• Analyse geotechnical data and produce reports with foundation and slope stability recommendations.
• Design geotechnical solutions including foundations, retaining structures and ground improvement.
• Perform calculations and modelling using geotechnical software and engineering principles.
• Design pavement structures and assess maintenance or rehabilitation strategies.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other disciplines to integrate geotechnical requirements.
• Prepare specifications, method statements and QA documentation.
• Supervise on-site works to verify compliance with designs.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team capability development.
• Ensure work complies with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Technical writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

WALLAP

Slide/SlopeW

Plaxis

Microsoft Office

Job description

GeoSolve Ltd. in Auckland seeks a geotechnical engineer to design and oversee investigations supporting safe infrastructure.

You will gain hands-on experience across the project lifecycle while mentoring junior staff on diverse projects, from landslip remediation to foundation design for multi-storey developments. You will analyze data, prepare reports, design foundations and pavement structures, and liaise with clients and contractors to ensure integrated designs.