Geotechnical Engineer - ( 2600000Z )
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.
Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.
About the role
You'll join a team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists where you will be supported by our Geotechnical leadership to deliver great project outcomes. You’ll be involved in a range of engineering projects featuring water and wastewater infrastructure as well as transport projects including bridges and other transportation infrastructure, throughout New Zealand and Asia Pacific.
A typical week could see you planning and undertaking ground investigations for preliminary designs, carrying out geotechnical assessments, designing retaining walls, foundations, slope stabilisation measures, ground improvements or pile design, delivering detailed technical engineering reports and being involved in the construction of these structures. You'll assist with 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, reports, specifications and drawings to ensure that geotechnical designs provide appropriate solutions
Providing quality check and review experience to an appropriate technical standard
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
To be successful for this role you'll need :
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working
Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Developing Professionals Group active throughout New Zealand, Australia and the rest of the world
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
Professional Memberships
Mental Health & Wellbeing programs
Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
About us
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.
How to apply
To discuss this in more detail contact Margaret McMeel 09 580 4502 or 027 544 2930 or apply directly online.
Applications close on Tuesday 17 February 2026.
Qualifications
To be successful for this role you'll need:
To be a degree qualified Geotechnical engineer with 3 years’ experience and working towards CPEng, 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 water, bridging and transportation sectors and be familiar with industry standard design software.
Primary Location : New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch
Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Feb 1, 2026, 3:00:54 PM
Req ID: 2600000Z
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