Engineering Geologist - Transport & Water

Aurecon

Full time Christchurch, Canterbury Physical Scientists

Posted:

June 12, 2026

Location:

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Job Description

Engineering Geologist (Level 4) – Transport & Water | Christchurch
Help deliver investigations and practical ground advice for Canterbury and New Zealand infrastructure projects. Field-focused role with real ownership and senior support to grow your interpretive skills. The candidate will support site investigations, geology interpretation, engineering geology applications and ground risk management alongside senior geologists and geotechnical engineers.
What you’ll do
Site supervision of ground investigations: geotechnical drilling, cone penetration tests, test pits, mapping and field management.
Manage lab schedules, sample custody and AGS-compliant data management.
Develop engineering geological models.
Report preparation and geotechnical analysis including basic liquefaction assessments, settlement checks and slope data prep.
Assist earthworks/design support and construction monitoring.
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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Posted: June 12, 2026

Deadline: July 22, 2026