Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Field Work & Mentorship

HD Geo; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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

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.