Geotechnical Engineer - Hamilton $$

GeotechZone; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GeotechZone in Auckland seeks a degree-qualified Geotechnical Engineer with 3+ years of experience in infrastructure or land development projects. This hands-on role involves a broad range of geotechnical investigations, risk assessments, and soil-structure interaction modelling across Auckland and beyond.

You will work with senior engineers and technical leaders, performing site investigations, analyses, and reporting, while collaborating closely with civil and structural teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Solid technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proactive mindset and team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and geotechnical fieldwork.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and risk assessments.
• Support design recommendations and project reporting.
• Work collaboratively with civil and structural teams.
• Learn and grow through mentoring and development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

The Opportunity:

Are you a degree-qualified Geotechnical Engineer with 3+ years' experience in infrastructure or land development projects within a local consultancy?

This is your chance to work with some of the industry’s most respected Senior Engineers and technical leaders. A hands-on role with a wide range of geotechnical investigations, risk assessments, and soil-structure interaction modelling for key infrastructure and land development projects across Auckland and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conduct site investigations and geotechnical fieldwork
• Perform geotechnical analysis and risk assessments
• Support design recommendations and project reporting
• Work collaboratively with civil and structural teams
• Learn and grow through ongoing mentoring and development opportunities

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering (local consultancy preferred)
• Relevant engineering degree (e.g., Civil or Geotechnical Engineering)
• Solid technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• A proactive mindset and team-first attitude

Why Join?

This role offers structured support, a collaborative work culture, and real career growth potential. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical skills or grow into a future leadership role, this is a platform to launch from.