Senior Engineering Geologist

About the role

This is a senior technical role suited to an Engineering Geologist who enjoys being actively involved in challenging projects and complex ground conditions. You will take a leading role in the planning, delivery and interpretation of engineering geology investigations and assessments, while also contributing to technical reviews, mentoring of junior staff, and the continual improvement of technical quality across the business. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists on a wide variety of projects throughout the Auckland region and wider New Zealand.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage engineering geology and geotechnical investigations.
• Undertake geological mapping, logging and interpretation of subsurface conditions.
• Assess natural hazards associated with geological risks.
• Develop engineering geological models and conceptual ground models.
• Prepare high-quality engineering geology and geotechnical reports.
• Lead the engineering geology components of complex projects.
• Utilise GIS and spatial analysis tools to support investigations, hazard assessments and reporting.
• Interpret LiDAR, aerial imagery and terrain datasets.
• Provide technical reviews and quality assurance for reports and deliverables.
• Support and mentor graduate and intermediate staff.

About you

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geological Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years' professional experience in engineering geology or geotechnical consulting.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand geology, geomorphology and natural hazards.
• Experience delivering engineering geology investigations and assessments from fieldwork through to reporting.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and project teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Chartered status or working towards professional registration (highly desirable).
• Strong GIS capability using QGIS or similar platforms (highly desirable).
• Familiarity with Auckland ground conditions and natural hazards (highly desirable).

About us

KGA Geotechnical is a specialist geotechnical and engineering geology consultancy with offices in Auckland and Christchurch. We work on a diverse range of projects throughout New Zealand, including residential developments, commercial buildings, infrastructure, subdivisions, natural hazard assessments, and complex ground engineering projects. We are an employee-owned consultancy with a strong mentoring and professional development culture.