What if your next role put you at the centre of some of Wellington's most significant infrastructure projects?From major transport programmes and resilience initiatives to complex construction challenges, geotechnical engineering plays a critical role in delivering the infrastructure that communities rely on every day.At AECOM, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that genuinely make a difference, applying your expertise across investigations, design, construction support and project delivery.This is engineering that matters.The OpportunityAECOM is seeking a highly skilled Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Wellington team to support the Te Awa Kairangi Project (Riverlink) during its critical construction phase. This is an immediate opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of New Zealand’s significant infrastructure projects, ensuring geotechnical excellence and safety throughout construction. In this role, you will provide specialist geotechnical expertise and on-site support, working closely with contractors, designers, and project managers to resolve complex geotechnical challenges and safeguard project outcomes.<ul><li>Provide expert geotechnical oversight throughout the construction phase of the Te Awa Kairangi project (Riverlink), ensuring compliance with relevant standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.</li><li>Review and validate ground investigation data, advising on earthworks, foundation design, slope stability, retaining structures, and ground improvement strategies to support optimal engineering outcomes.</li><li>Collaborate closely with contractors, designers, and multidisciplinary teams to address unforeseen geotechnical challenges, resolve technical issues, and maintain project integrity.</li><li>Support construction teams with geotechnical methodologies, risk assessments, and mitigation planning to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of complex infrastructure works.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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