Join Aurecon's Ground & Underground Engineering team in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, where you'll work on major transport infrastructure projects for NZTA and other key clients. From highways and bridges to complex earthworks and ground engineering, you'll help deliver practical, sustainable solutions that strengthen communities and improve how people connect across Aotearoa.
As a Lead Geotechnical Engineer, you'll lead technically challenging projects from investigation through to construction, combining technical expertise with client leadership to deliver practical, sustainable solutions. You'll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, mentor emerging engineers, and contribute to a nationally connected team of geotechnical specialists.
Your day will include:
Leading geotechnical investigations, analysis and design across a diverse portfolio of nationally significant transport and water infrastructure projects.
Delivering technically robust solutions in areas including foundations, settlement, slope stability, retaining structures and ground improvement.
Planning and overseeing site investigations, interpreting ground conditions and developing geotechnical models to inform engineering design.
Building trusted relationships with clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
Leading teams of junior geologists and geotechnical engineers, helping grow capability across the team to deliver projects
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical Engineering), with 8+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally in engineering consultancy.
Strong experience in geotechnical analysis and design in New Zealand, including settlement, foundations, slope stability, and retaining wall design
Proven experience inplanning and deliveringsite investigations, ground modelling, and geotechnical risksassessment
A collaborative mindset and a passion for developing junior team members in a project environment
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or a commitment to achieving chartership.
We believe your career should be just as rewarding as the projects you work on. Working alongside nationally recognised technical specialists, you'll drive nationally significant transport and infrastructure projects, and solve complex geotechnical challenges.
Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we're proud of our collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued and people are empowered to make a real impact. Whether your next step is technical leadership, project leadership or growing your client portfolio, you'll be trusted to make an impact from day one, with the flexibility, support and development opportunities to help you reach your potential.
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia,AotearoaNew Zealandand Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life,the Aurecon way.
We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self!
We know people from historically marginalised backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every listed requirement. If this role sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and fresh ideas.
We’re committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process. If you need adjustments or support to make it more accessible, please let us know.
For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI.We’remost interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Tewhakahā ingā whakaaro| Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi| Be bold, be strong, work as one
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).
