Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

LDE is a forward-thinking and well-resourced engineering company. This exciting opportunity is part of our multi disciplinary team in our Tauranga office, located in Mount Maunganui and an integral part of our service delivery in the Bay of Plenty region.

Becoming part of this team will give you exposure to other disciplines (civil, structural and environmental); provide you the tools and autonomy to make this role your own to genuinely contribute to your own future.

There are local, regional and national projects which the Team have a hand in during a normal day. You will get involved in these and gain valuable and unique project experience across the wider geotechnical team at LDE.

You will be undertaking on-site geotechnical investigations new projects, preparing geotechnical reports for subdivision and building consent, undertaking construction monitoring inspections on a wide range of projects, assessing land damage or slip repair jobs for both residential and roading, and assisting or preparing retaining wall designs.  All of this contributes to ensuring smooth delivery to clients.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Work with the geotechnical team lead to deliver on time and on budget.
• Undertake analysis and design for key projects, including those of a specialist nature and requiring strong technical input.
• Prepare proposals and reports.
• On-site geotechnical investigations and reporting.
• Help in the building and maintaining client relationships .

About the technical competencies required:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology
• 3-5 years of geotechnical experience in a New Zealand consulting firm
• Slope stability modelling e.g. Slide2.
• Software user in RocScience suite, CLiq, CPeT-IT and Microsoft office suite.

In addition, any of the following will be looked on favourably:

• Local experience in Tauranga.
• CPEng / PEngGeol application as a medium term goal
• Gaining Category accreditation with Tauranga City Council.

You will be:

• Eligible to work permanently in New Zealand.
• Client-focused.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Confident and self-motivated
• Commercially aware.

You will have:

• At least a clean and current restricted drivers license.
• Confidence to carry out geotechnical investigations, including soil and rock logging and performance of in-situ tests, preparation of geotechnical reports and undertaking site inspections during construction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sociability.

The benefits of working at LDE:

• Exposure to local and national projects
• End to end project involvement
• Empowerment and trust
• Competitive remuneration
• Instant access to chartered members of the team
• Paid membership to Engineering New Zealand
• Industrial estate location for easy access
• A family friendly work environment
• Work life/personal life balance is encouraged
• An approachable team to share and gain knowledge.

It might seem like the above is a lot to ask but if you know your work and are confident about your ability we’d like to talk to you about this opportunity.

To apply: please submit your letter of introduction and up to date CV. You will be contacted regarding the status of your application.