Geotechnical Engineer/ Engineering Geologist.

Queenstown

GeoSolve is one of the largest geotechnical consultants in the Otago and Southland regions. The team comprises chartered geotechnical, water and pavement engineers, and chartered engineering geologists with extensive experience in the industry.

Your Responsibilities:

Working alongside intermediate and senior staff, you will be responsible for undertaking geotechnical projects from investigation stage through to construction. Projects are variable but will generally include geotechnical investigations, geotechnical analysis/design, reporting and construction supervision.

The ideal applicant will have:

  • Full working rights within NZ

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree or Master’s degree in Engineering Geology with ideally 3 to 10 year’s relevant experience in geotechnical consulting. Applicants with more than 2 years’ experience will also be considered provided they can demonstrate that they meet the requirements below.

  • A strong understanding of engineering geology and/or geotechnical principles and soil and rock mechanics

  • Land development experience in both commercial and residential sectors

  • Working knowledge of relevant New Zealand design standards

  • Ability to work autonomously and produce high quality reports and designs

  • Ability to manage projects under the supervision of senior staff

  • High level of spoken and written literacy

  • Geotechnical modelling experience using SlopeW/Wallap or similar software preferable

  • Experience in programming and supervision of geotechnical investigations and natural hazard identification

  • Construction and earthworks supervision experience

We are a flexible employer and can consider alternative working arrangements. We offer a number of staff benefits including annual well-being allowances, a working from home allowance and private health insurance.

Email expressions of interest are welcomed with an up to date CV and Cover Letter (applications without CV and Cover Letter will not be considered) to: bgrambin@geosolve.co.nz

If you don’t have all of the requirements above but would like to work with us, send in your CV and Cover Letter as we are always on the lookout for talent.

Alternatively if you would like to have a confidential discussion please contact our HR Representative Beatrice Grambin: 03 466 4024