Geotechnical Engineer

• Outstanding opportunity to be a key member of the New Zealand leadership team and create your own transport business with the support and backing of a great global consultancy with an impressive heritage and depth of resources.
• Freedom to select the local transport projects you want to pursue whilst being able to contribute to a variety of interesting projects globally.
• Be an integral part of a global engineering design consultancy present in NZ for 12+ years looking to grow rapidly, providing plenty of local and international career opportunities and upward mobility.

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The role

We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Auckland office. You will be an ambitious team player who wishes to assist in the development of innovative, cost effective and buildable solutions in an environment that is collaborative, stimulating and demanding.

The successful candidate will be conversant with NZ and where required international design standards and procedures. They will have some geotechnical consultancy experience, in particular capability in geotechnical studies, investigation and design for highway earthworks, bridge foundations, retaining structures and strengthened earthworks.

With 3+ years of experience in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotech Engineering, you will play a key role in:

• Ensure that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC.
• Collaborate with appropriate team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and co-ordination of project deliverables.
• Contribute to the commercial success of projects and the team.
• Apply project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner.
• Ideally have hands on experience of routinely used geotechnical software including gINT; Slope/W; CAD, with Geospatial skills desirable.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of ground conditions and of soil and rock design parameter selection; local knowledge and experience is advantageous.
• Valid driving license is essential.
• Willing to travel to other offices and sites within NZ is essential, and a willing to consider overseas assignments preferred.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Civil Engineering. Post graduate qualification in Geotech Engineering is desirable, although Engineering Geologists with appropriate design skills will be considered.
• Good industry awareness.
• Ability to manage client relationships and expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Able to undertake some travel (domestic or international).

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

What we offer

When you join SMEC, you will have the opportunity to embrace your creativity and drive change across the business.

Working with clients and partners, you will be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities, industries and the global landscape.

Our recent growth has provided new and exciting opportunities for our people, our employees enjoy a consistent flow of significant projects, end-to-end responsibilities and are motivated by meaningful work.

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and Insights (smec.com).

Learn more about SMEC: smec.com/nz/       

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fischer-White – nicholas.fischer-white@smec.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!