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Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist | NZ Wide

Tonkin + Taylor

The Role

Overview

Deliver geotechnical and geological solutions for infrastructure projects NZ-wide.

Requirements

  • 5+ years
  • civil be
  • cpeng
  • geology
  • penggeol
  • geotechnical

What You Bring

-At least 5 years of engineering consulting experience -Geotechnical Engineer: A BE Civil (or equivalent qualification) or higher. You will either have CPEng or progressing toward CPEng -Engineering Geologist: A degree in Geology (or related field) with strong practical experience in geotechnical environments. You will either have PEngGeol or progressing toward PEngGeol

Benefits

-Flexible working options and the ability to purchase additional leave -Health and well-being initiatives (e.g., vaccinations, fruit baskets) -An active social club with regular team events -Corporate discounts with over 400 retailers -Long service leave and sabbatical opportunities -Support for professional development, including CPEng or PEngGeol and further study -Modern, collaborative office spaces across New Zealand -A values-driven culture - 100% employee-owned

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