• Job Description

  Req#: R22865

  Want to bring ideas to life?

  As an Engineering Geologist or Scientist you’re no doubt aware of Aurecon – we’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us?

  Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.

  But it really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

  How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

  As our new Engineering Geologist based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, you’ll be a vital part of the Ground & Underground Engineering and NZ Transport team. You will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across all types of infrastructure projects – from planning, investigation, geohazard assessments and characterisation through to designs for geohazards.

  Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’:

  • Bring experience in Engineering Geology to Aurecon opportunities and projects.

  • Maintain knowledge of guidelines, technical standards, legislation and codes of practice appropriate to engineering geological practice in New Zealand.

  • Applying your local industry experience to solving our clients’ problems

  • Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders using a range of methods including written analyses and reports

  • Bringing your client-centric focus to deliver outstanding client service, stakeholder engagement, and developing new business using your existing industry networks

  How will your future be shaped by us?

  Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all Australasian innovative companies in professional services. In 2022, we made LinkedIn’s 25 best workplaces to grow your career and we received three Gold and two Silver awards at the Association of Consulting and Engineering (ACE) New Zealand Awards .

  You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion, including being the first engineering company in Aotearoa New Zealand to receive the Rainbow Tick . Our Māori Strategy – He Rautaki Māori, won two Good Design Awards awards in 2022 for its outstanding contributions in bringing He Rautaki Māori and digital innovation into operations and decision-making processes.

  On a personal level you’ll have access to the following:

  • Flexible work hours - We embrace flexible working and have embedded this into our culture at Aurecon! Plan your work around life!

  • We offer paid and unpaid parental leave options that support both primary and secondary carers over and above statutory minimum requirements, and in addition to Government provided parental leave. We also offer a Shared Care policy. All of these options are accessible from your first day with us as a permanent employee.

  • Wellbeing Support Programme

  • Foster a rewarding career path in a culture of innovation, diversity & eminence

  • Career Development: strong framework to support you with your goals. What this means is a learning programme 100% personalised to you and the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, learning and our Careers Hub.

  • Culture: We know we've got a good thing going, come see for yourself!

  What are we looking for from you?

  You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

  We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

  We expect you would have worked in a similar role for at least 6 years , bringing with you seasoned experience that will compliment your role here.

  As well as at least 3 years of experience in a similar New Zealand-based role, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • A tertiary qualification in Engineering Geology or Geology (we are open to accepting broader Geology experience)

  • Proven track record in engineering geological assessments and design for infrastructure projects

  • Broad range of experience in geological mapping, site investigations and detailed logging and sampling of soil and rock core.

  • Experience in aerial photography interpretation.

  • Ability to work collaboratively both internally within Aurecon and with our clients.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Our employee attributes will resonate with you - co-creative, commercial, sense-maker, inquisitive, engaging, resourceful, fearless and unconventional thinking.

  Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

  Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects . The new Auckland Light Rail Project? That is us . Supporting Fonterra transition to a resilient, low-emissions economy with their new biomass boiler at their Waitoa Factory, that is us too. And partnering with Watercare to transform the delivery of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s water services? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges .

  Ready to bring ideas to life?

  Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com

  
  If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!

• About the company

  Aurecon is an engineering, management, design, planning, project management, consulting and advisory company based in Australia, Middle East, New Zealand, South East Asia and South Africa.

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