Senior Engineering Geologist

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

To be part of our growth in the region, we are looking for an Senior Engineering Geologist or Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join us in Hamilton. This role will have a focus on geotechnical asset management Every day will be different with new challenges but overall you will be responsible to:

• Apply your knowledge and judgment to plan and deliver projects

• Produce plans, reports, proposals and specifications to meet client requirements

• Direct and undertake desk-based assessments of sites or site areas, including studies of aerial photographs, research and review of published data, to guide investigation and design for projects.

• Scope and manage field investigations, including commissioning of drilling crews and organising laboratory testing to expand the understanding of a site or region or as a basis for hazard or risk evaluation.

• Direct field investigations including field mapping, direction of drilling crews, detailed logging of boreholes, sampling and monitoring, hand augering and logging of test pits

• Develop 2D and 3D ground models using available data to inform problem definition and design

• Undertake computer-aided data analysis and evaluation, e.g. slope stability modelling.

• Carry out field reconnaissance of sites featuring natural hazards through scheduled inspections or in response to slips, provide advice and develop designs for remediation solutions, working closely with the client to meet their objectives.

• Present technical deliverables through clear written and oral communication

• Work on projects from inception to completion, scoping, planning and resourcing effectively to deliver to programme and budget

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams across packages

• Build strong internal and external relationships and assist senior members of the business to secure additional business opportunities.

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Mōu ake | About you

You love to learn and share knowledge and are someone who can bring a fresh perspective.  You are a qualified Engineering Geologist (preferably with a relevant post graduate qualification) or Geotechnical Engineer with passion and good problem-solving skills.  Having recently completed a graduate programme in a similar consulting or contracting environment, you will also have an enquiring mind, be able to problem solve and think laterally.  How you work is also important to us – we will value your enthusiasm and motivation to continue to learn from your peers and more senior members of the team. 

Working amongst a group of highly motivated professionals, you will step into an open and supportive culture that values the skills you contribute to the group.

Ko tā mātou hei hoatu | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Build your skills through our extensive Professional development training programs

• Shareholding opportunities 

• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work

• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments

• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia-Pacific

• Wellbeing and volunteer leave

• Enhanced parental leave with up to 22 weeks full paid leave after the birth or placement of your child, inclusive of all genders

• Discounted insurances including health, life and income protection

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Tonoa mai | Apply now

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