Lead Engineering Geologist

Senior Engineering Geologist – Transport

As a Senior Engineering Geologist in our Transport team based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

This is a senior consulting role for an engineering geologist who is ready to take greater ownership of their work by guiding investigations, developing ground models for complex geological environments, and helping our clients understand and manage ground risk. Some of the work you will get involved in:

• Plan and lead complex ground investigations  

• Interpret ground conditions and lead development of 3D models 

• Provide ground engineering and ground risk advice 

• Deliver technical reports and geotechnical assessments 

• Support transport, water and infrastructure project delivery 

• Mentor junior engineering geologists and field staff 

• Coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams 

• Contribute to proposals and wider project delivery activities 

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology 

• 8+ years’ experience within engineering geology consulting and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Auckland 

• Strong capability across investigations, interpretation and reporting 

• Experience leading field programmes and mentoring others 

• Experience with GIS, LeapFrog, Rocscience, gINT/OpenGround or similar 

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills 

• Chartered status or working toward chartership  

• NZ driver licence and strong HSE mindset 

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and 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.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views  

Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one