Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

HD Geo

Auckland

On-site

NZD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

High-trust environment

Strong coaching

Early responsibility

Varied projects

Flexible work practices

Social club

Close-knit team

Job summary

HD Geo is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist in Auckland. This hands-on role combines field and office work across diverse geotechnical projects, with opportunities to assist investigations, assessments, and reporting.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, value-driven team and contribute to clear, client-ready outcomes while building practical experience and judgement in a real consulting environment.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, or related discipline.
2–3 years internship/graduate experience in geotechnical consulting, contaminated land, earthworks, or construction supervision/logging.
Full NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

Support investigations, assessments, reporting and site observations across geotechnical projects.
Learn by doing with senior engineers and engineers geologists and take on real work early.
Assist with client-ready reporting and data interpretation from site observations.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Analytical mindset

Curiosity

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology degree

Job description

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Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Location: Auckland
Permanent, Full-Time

Real people. Real problems. Smarter outcomes.

At HD Geo, we believe great technical work starts with trust — in our people, our thinking, and our relationships. We’re a geotechnical and contaminated-land consultancy known for clear advice, pragmatic solutions, and a culture where people are supported to do their best work without being micro-managed.

We’re looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist who is curious, practical, and keen to learn by doing. This is an opportunity to build strong foundations in consulting — supported by experienced engineers and engineering geologists, while being trusted early with real work and responsibility.

About the role

This is a hands‑on graduate role with exposure to both field and office work across a wide range of geotechnical projects. You’ll support investigations, assessments, reporting, and site observations — learning how good judgement is built, not just taught.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, or a related discipline.

Full NZ driver’s licence and the ability to travel to sites as required.

Legally able to work in New Zealand (NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid work visa).

Comfortable with a mix of field and office work, including early starts, variable weather, and practical, hands‑on tasks.

Strong written communication skills and attention to detail (you’ll be contributing to clear, client‑ready reporting).

Good numeracy and an analytical mindset for interpreting data, logs, drawings, and site observations.

A practical, safety‑first approach around drill rigs, excavations, construction sites, and field equipment.

Curiosity, initiative, and the willingness to ask questions, take feedback, and keep learning.

2 - 3 years internship/graduate experience in geotechnical consulting, contaminated land, earthworks, or construction supervision/logging.

Why HD Geo