Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer Hawkes Bay

Job description

**21310BR**

**Requisition Number:**



21310BR



**Description:**



We know that what we do really matters, which is why at Stantec we **design with community in mind.**



Our Hawkes Bay transportation team continues to win and deliver some of the region’s most iconic projects.

If you are looking to join a firm that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, career development and work/life balance then look no further.



One difference between Stantec and our competitors is that we have an emphasis on professional and personal development and will take steps to help you achieve your career goals.

We also have a culture of delivering as a team and our Hawke’s Bay office achieves a balance of hard work and having fun.

At Stantec you will be backed by a Global company but delivering at a local level.





**The opportunity | Ko te āheinga**



You will hit the ground running and be self sufficient with the support from our national network of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists.

You’ll be involved in a range of engineering projects throughout New Zealand.





A typical week could see you adding value to all project phases including; procurement, investigations, designing ground improvements, foundation or pile design, undertaking risk assessments and delivering detailed technical engineering reports.

You'll provide high-end advice to clients and lead and develop innovative and successful project solutions.

Mentoring, training and developing other members in the team will also a key part of the role.



In this role you will be empowered to:



• Determine internal and external client requirements



• Provide quality check and review experience to an appropriate technical standard



• Provide geotechnical expertise to meet project needs.





• Plan, program and coordinate geotechnical project inputs



• Provide client facing geotechnical interface for geotechnical work in the Hawkes Bay region



• Develop strong working relationships with clients.



• Network and build business relationship with key counterparts in the Stantec business globally



• Assist marketing Stantec geotechnical capabilities to current and potential future clients



• Maintain knowledge of the local market to contribute to the success of the business



• Manage and maintain own base project workload and utilisation to expected levels and standards



• Assist the Geotechnical Discipline Leader in the technical development of the wider Geotechnical team



• Prepare proposals and carry out other appropriate internal/external marketing initiatives as required



• Develop and mentor junior staff



**Title:**



Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Hawkes Bay



**Qualifications:**



**About you | E pā ana ki a koe**



We're looking for Engineering NZ CPEng accredited geotechnical engineers with senior level geotechnical experience of around 10 years, You’ll be familiar with NZ/ Australian codes of practice for designing NZ structures, retaining walls, commercial buildings, reinforced soil slopes, shallow and deep piles, ground improvements and seismic interactions.

Plus, you will have experience with earthworks, slope stability, risk assessments, foundation design, site investigation, interpretation of results, developing reports, specification and drawings for mainly water and transport infrastructure, but not exclusively.

Additionally, you will show continued learning and development in industry practice



**Employment Type:** Full-Time



**Job Type:** Regular



**Job Category:** Geotechnical Engineering



**Preferred Specifications:**



**What we offer | Nga huanga mōu**



Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.





• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time contracts



• Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning



• Mentoring for your own development



• Professional memberships



• Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance



• Service Recognition Awards



• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs



• Employee Assistance Program



**How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru**



To discuss in more detail contact Margaret McMeel 09 580 4502 or 027 544 2930 or apply directly online.



**About Stantec:**



**About us | E pā ki a mātou**



The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents.

We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history.

So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.



**Location :**



New Zealand-Hastings



**Country:**



New Zealand



**State/Province:**



Hawkes Bay



**City:**



Hastings

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