Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer and Associate Geotechnical Engineer

About Jacobs and Role Overview

Jacobs is dedicated to addressing the world's most urgent challenges by creating innovative solutions for thriving communities, resilient environments, and mission-critical projects. We invite you to join our expanding Geotechnical Team in Auckland, contributing to Aotearoa's transport, water, and infrastructure future.

Role Details

We seek both a Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer and an Associate Geotechnical Engineer. The Senior Associate position is ideal for experienced professionals who excel in leading, mentoring, and empowering teams to achieve top-quality results across diverse infrastructure sectors including transport, buildings, water, energy, and marine projects. You will be responsible for guiding geotechnical design strategy, ensuring technical excellence, and developing client-focused solutions that benefit communities.

The Associate Geotechnical Engineer role focuses on contributing technical expertise to significant projects, collaborating closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will take part in geotechnical design and project leadership activities, including commercial planning, technical delivery, and fostering strong client relationships.

Work Environment and Culture

Both roles involve technical leadership, design oversight, and onsite support as needed. You will engage with colleagues and clients across New Zealand and Australia, boosting collaboration and sharing knowledge as part of Jacobs' global team. Jacobs supports career growth in an inclusive environment valuing curiosity, integrity, and belonging.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• A tertiary degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Experience in similar geotechnical roles, preferably within consulting.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach and business-minded attitude.

Additional Benefits and Inclusion

Jacobs promotes flexible working arrangements to maximize your potential, including well-being programs, volunteering opportunities, and support for family forming treatments such as Fertility, IVF, adoption, and surrogacy. Our commitment to wellbeing is evidenced by industry recognitions for gender equality and workplace equality.

We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pasifika peoples, providing cultural safety during interviews and the option to have a cultural representative involved. Emphasizing collaboration, we support hybrid working with a balance between office, project sites, and remote work.

Application Support

We strive to make the recruitment process inclusive and accessible; please contact the recruitment team for any required accommodations or adjustments.