Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist - ( 260000AJ )

Description

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

About the role:

Stantec’s Transport team in New Zealand is proud to deliver accessible and reliable transport options that get people and freight from A to B. Our 220-strong team is proud to work with councils, private sector clients and asset owners with national and international reach. We advise and design across state highways, local roads, rail, ports and more, generating value through smart ideas, pragmatism, resilience, safety and efficient asset management. We’re focused on futureproofing our infrastructure and creating affordable and sustainable transport choices for our clients and communities.

About the role:

You'll join a team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists where you will be supported by our Geotech leadership to deliver great outcomes on projects relating to transportation including bridges and other transportation infrastructure, as well as water and wastewater infrastructure.

You’ll be involved in a range of civil engineering projects where you will use your technical knowledge and expertise ranging from construction management, monitoring and surveillance to quality assurance (MSQA) activities.

A typical week could see you planning and undertaking site investigations, carrying out geotechnical assessments, designing retaining walls, foundations, slope stabilisation measures, ground improvements or pile design, delivering detailed technical engineering reports and managing the construction of these structures. You'll provide advice to clients and provide input to successful project solutions.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Determining internal and external client requirements

• Conducting and manage field data acquisition, site investigations and testing

• Producing calculations, reporting, specifications and drawings to ensure that geotechnical designs provide appropriate solutions

• Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.

• Providing quality check and review experience to an appropriate technical standard

• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with local contractors, and team members.

• Act in the role of Engineer’s Representative or Engineer’s Representative Assistant, with support from experienced members of the team as required

• Providing geotechnical expertise to meet project needs

• Planning and delivering geotechnical project inputs to the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards

About Stantec:

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

What we offer:

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:

Professional development and support

• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing

• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities

• Professional memberships

• Service recognition awards

• Mentorship

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience

• Office Social Club and events

How to apply

Please apply directly online applications close Monday 18 th May 2026

Qualifications

To be a degree qualified Geotechnical engineer or Engineering Geologist with 3 years’ experience and working towards CPEng or PEngGeol, ideally in the engineering consulting and contracting industries. Previous experience in New Zealand, Australia or Asia Pacific would be useful. You'll have a strong background in design, ideally in the bridging, transportation and water sectors as well as contract management and MSQA activities and be familiar with industry standard design software.

Primary Location : New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization : BC-3102 Transpt-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 22, 2026, 5:23:51 PM

Req ID: 260000AJ

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