Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

The company

GWE Consulting Ltd is a widely respected consulting practice that has offices in Tauranga, Auckland and Hamilton.

As part of our growth strategy in the North Island, GWE are looking for more talented engineers to join our engaged team of creative thinkers!

GWE specialise in 3 waters, environmental and geotechnical engineering services and operates throughout New Zealand. We work across the public and private sectors on a diverse range of projects, from large multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects to smaller scale residential projects.

The opportunity

GWE is looking for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer based in our central Tauranga office.

You will have a minimum of 2 years' experience and will become part of our Geotechnical team with responsibility for:

• Site investigation - we have our own drill rig and use CPTs and deep machine drilled boreholes so you will gain experience working around varied methods of geotechnical investigation
• Slope stability assessments and analysis
• Liquefaction & laterals spreading analysis
• Settlement analysis
• Foundation, retaining wall and ground improvement design
• Geotechnical reporting
• Construction monitoring

Our projects are located on complex sites, and you will work closely with internal engineering staff and our external consultant partners, using problem solving skills to develop innovative engineering solutions for our clients.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to be an integral part of our business, where you will develop a diverse skillset, benefit from quick decision-making and experience the whole project life cycle.

GWE are growing and it’s an exciting time to join a specialist consultancy with big ideas!

What’s in it for you?

At GWE, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team where people genuinely know and look out for one another. We have a strong family feel across the business and value collaboration, open communication, and creating an environment where everyone feels part of the team. The role provides the opportunity to develop your career with the support/mentoring of chartered geotechnical engineers and work towards your career goals.

You will enjoy a competitive remuneration package and best of all – experience life and work in beautiful Tauranga.

If you want to work for a company that genuinely values innovative thinking and offers flexibility, work/life balance, mentoring and professional development – then let’s chat.

All enquiries and applications are confidential. All applications must be submitted via the SEEK website and include a covering letter and university transcript.

NOTE - Candidates who do not hold a requisite visa allowing them to work in New Zealand will not be considered for the role.

GWE is looking for Geotechnical Engineers at an intermediate level in Tauranga.