Graduate Engineering Geologist

About CMW Geosciences

Founded in Perth in 2012, CMW Geosciences now operates 23 offices with more than 350 employees across Australia and New Zealand. Our team comprises dedicated engineers and geologists delivering high-quality geotechnical site investigations, analysis, and design advice to sectors such as construction, infrastructure, and energy.

Graduate Opportunity

As a graduate, you will be immersed in professional practice from the beginning. Following comprehensive training and induction, you will gain hands-on experience in the field developing essential skills foundational to our work. Senior specialists will guide you to accelerate your career progression. Exposure to entire project lifecycles will ensure you build technical, practical, and project management skills quickly, enabling you to lead projects independently within 3 to 4 years. Unlike larger firms, you won’t be restricted to limited tasks or isolated departments during your initial year.

Role Location

The Tauranga team is currently recruiting a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join their onsite operations.

Typical Daily Activities

• Conducting manual site work including field testing and logging of rock and soil boreholes
• Performing hand auger drilling and monitoring machine excavated test pits
• Observing construction site activities such as piling, retaining wall installation, and ground improvement techniques
• Documenting and processing sample data, writing technical reports, and supporting project managers with deliverables when working in the office
• Participating in diverse projects across multiple regions, such as communicating design specifics to contractors on housing developments, supervising piling at windfarm constructions, and carrying out field tests like CPT, dynamic cone penetration, and infiltration testing

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Geology or Earth Science
• Physically capable of performing demanding fieldwork
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Possession of a valid New Zealand or Australian driver's license
• Passion for outdoor work and interest in geological materials such as soil and rock
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication abilities, both written and verbal

Employee Benefits

• Additional leave day on birthday
• At least 50 hours of annual training/continuing professional development with paid membership to Engineers Australia/New Zealand
• Participation in a structured 2-year graduate training program
• Mid-winter Christmas party (New Zealand offices)
• Weekly provision of fruit boxes and morning teas (New Zealand)
• $500 wellbeing allowance (New Zealand)
• Regular social events at the office
• 9-day fortnight work schedule in Perth
• Opportunities for overtime remuneration or time off in lieu in Australia
• Access to novated leasing/salary sacrifice vehicle financing options in Australia

Additional Information and Application Details

• Applicants should submit only once. Location and preferred start dates can be specified at the second application stage or in the initial application.
• No relocation assistance is provided for graduate roles; relocation expenses are the candidate’s responsibility.
• Applicants requiring work visas should prepare their visa plans before interview; recruitment staff do not provide visa guidance.
• Sponsorship is currently not available for graduate positions.