Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist – Nelson

Tonkin + Taylor

The Role

Overview

Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist designing slope, foundations, and investigations in Nelson.

Requirements

  • slope design
  • cpeng
  • hands‑on
  • be civil

What You Bring

-Slope stability and retaining wall design -Progress toward (or achievement of) CPEng or PEngGeol -Hands-on experience in investigation, analysis, and design (for intermediate/senior roles) -A BE Civil, Engineering Geology, or related qualification

Benefits

-A friendly, connected community and a collaborative office environment -Professional development and mentoring toward CPEng or PEngGeol -An amazing location with good work-life balance -Long service leave, and health & well-being initiatives -Shareholding opportunities - become a part-owner in a 100% employee-owned company -A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture -Relocation support, including potential relocation bonuses and allowances -National project exposure with the freedom and lifestyle of Nelson -A vibrant social culture with events, activities, and community involvement -Flexible working options and the ability to purchase additional leave

The Company

About Tonkin + Taylor

-Transformed from a geotechnical lab into a privately held consultancy in 1981, now employee‑owned and agile. -Operates across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia and Asia‑Pacific, blending local insight with regional impact. -Tackles ambitious infrastructure and environmental challenges—from dams and tunnels to urban regeneration. -Specialises in civil, geotechnical, water resources and environmental engineering, weaving disciplines together. -Has delivered landmark projects like Waterview Tunnel, Whau Valley Dam and earthquake recovery works. -Pioneers technical excellence through multidisciplinary, project‑specific teams adapting to complex needs.

Sector Specialisms

Climate + Hazard Resilience

Energy

Industry

Land + Buildings

Transport

Waste + Resource Recovery

Water

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Environmental Science

Resource Management

Air Quality

Water Quality

Freshwater Ecology

Marine Ecology

Environmental Geoscience

Planning

Soil and Groundwater Assessment

Hazardous Substances Management

Acoustics and Vibration