Geotechnical Engineer – Nelson, NZ | Field & Projects

Tonkin & Taylor Ltd; Nelson; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPEng mentoring

Flexible work

Long service leave

Shareholding

National project exposure

Social culture

Job summary

Tonkin + Taylor Ltd in Nelson is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our well-established team. You’ll work on challenging ground engineering projects across Aotearoa, combining fieldwork with design across slope stability, foundations, and site investigations.

We value collaborative problem-solving, mentoring toward CPEng or PEngGeol, and flexible options within a supportive, employee-owned environment in a region known for lifestyle and outdoor opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology required.
• Experience delivering geotechnical investigations and design.

Responsibilities

• Slope stability and retaining wall design.
• Foundation assessments and ground improvement.
• Site investigations and earthworks.
• Infrastructure, transport, land development, and resilience-focused projects.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Ground design

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Geology

Job description

Tonkin + Taylor Ltd in Nelson is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our well-established team. You’ll work on challenging ground engineering projects across Aotearoa, combining fieldwork with design across slope stability, foundations, and site investigations.

We value collaborative problem-solving, mentoring toward CPEng or PEngGeol, and flexible options within a supportive, employee-owned environment in a region known for lifestyle and outdoor opportunities.