Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM
New Zealand
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving","Adaptability","Stakeholder management"]

Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for delivering geotechnical design and construction support for major infrastructure projects in New Zealand and Australia. Will lead site investigations, review ground data, advise on earthworks and foundation design, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex geotechnical challenges while developing client relationships for work-winning opportunities.

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for delivering geotechnical design and construction support for major infrastructure projects in New Zealand and Australia. Will lead site investigations, review ground data, advise on earthworks and foundation design, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex geotechnical challenges while developing client relationships for work-winning opportunities.
Location: New Zealand
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Undertake site investigations and planning.
  • •Review and validate ground investigation data, advising on earthworks, foundation design, slope stability, liquefaction, settlement, retaining structures, and ground improvement strategies to support optimal engineering outcomes.
  • •Collaborate closely with contractors, designers, and multidisciplinary teams to address unforeseen geotechnical challenges, resolve technical issues, and maintain project integrity.
  • •Support construction teams with geotechnical methodologies, risk assessments, and mitigation planning to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of complex infrastructure works.
  • •Develop key relationships with clients for work winning methods.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkAnnual LeaveVolunteer Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Appropriate tertiary qualification in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with 5+ years of professional experience, preferably holding Chartered or Professional membership with a relevant engineering body.
  • •Proven experience providing geotechnical design and construction support for complex infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of New Zealand ground conditions, standards, and best practices.
  • •Proficient in the use of geotechnical modelling software including Cliq, Rocscience suite, OpenGround and Plaxis for slope stability, settlement, and liquefaction analysis.
  • •A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment.
  • •Collaborate closely with contractors, designers, and multidisciplinary teams to address unforeseen geotechnical challenges, resolve technical issues, and maintain project integrity.
Experience:5+ yearsGeotechnical & Ground EngineeringCivil engineeringInfrastructure
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityStakeholder management
Certifications:Chartered Engineer
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CliqRocscienceOpenGroundPlaxis

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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