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Aurecon

Lead Engineering Geologist

Aurecon

Senior Engineering Geologist contributing to transport projects in Auckland. Leading complex investigations and providing ground risk advice within a collaborative engineering consultancy.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan and lead complex ground investigations
  • Interpret ground conditions and lead development of 3D models
  • Provide ground engineering and ground risk advice
  • Deliver technical reports and geotechnical assessments
  • Support transport, water and infrastructure project delivery
  • Mentor junior engineering geologists and field staff
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
  • Contribute to proposals and wider project delivery activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology
  • 8+ years’ experience within engineering geology consulting and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Auckland
  • Strong capability across investigations, interpretation and reporting
  • Experience leading field programmes and mentoring others
  • Experience with GIS, LeapFrog, Rocscience, gINT/OpenGround or similar
  • Chartered status or working toward chartership
  • NZ driver licence and strong HSE mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
ground investigations3D modelinggeotechnical assessmentstechnical reportingfield programme leadershipmentoringinterpretationrisk assessment
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcoordinationmentoring
Certifications
degree in Geologydegree in Engineering Geologychartered statusworking toward chartership