We are HD Geo
We are a progressive geotechnical engineering company with offices in Hamilton, Auckland and New Plymouth.
We are always looking for great people to join our talented team of engineers, geologists and support staff.
With us you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of a diverse range of projects from their inception to their completion.
We have an amazing, passionate team and pride ourselves on having a great work culture.
This is part of what makes us a great place to work.
Questions? Feel free to contact us.
Category: Geotechnical Engineering
Location: New Plymouth
Type: Full time, Permanent
Description
Are you design savvy? Do you love doing the groundwork involved in ultimately creating something amazing? Then read on!
We are HD Geo – a progressive consultancy specialising in geotechnical engineering and contaminated land. Due to the continued growth of our business, we are looking to expand our great team and take on a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist for our New Plymouth office.
At HD Geo we believe that humans are human 100% of the time. At home as well as at work. And so, as modern technical professionals, we drop the waffle and formalities. We know that real talk builds trust and strong relationships. So, we are looking for people who will show up as real people, all the time. Who believe in having each other’s back because we put our squad first – always do and always will.
We take a broader more holistic specialised approach to all that we do. We believe in producing smart and efficient solutions for our clients, reducing risk and providing greater value, and we continuously work together to achieve this.
HD Geo is a medium sized business made up of a close-knit group of amazing people. We provide ongoing professional and personal development, a supportive team culture, company perks and flexible work time management. And, we have an active Social Club who plan monthly events for the Squad to enjoy.
Here at HD Geo you will find that we have a high level of support around us, but not in a way that you will feel micro-managed, and so are able to remain calm under pressure. We are looking for people who are excited to continuously learn by being curious, investigating and pushing the limits. At HD Geo we ask, critique, evolve.
As a Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist for HD Geo you will be responsible for undertaking investigations and assessments, preparing designs, writing reports and completing site observations and testing – and that’s just touching the surface! This role is suited for someone who is excited by and excels in the design of engineering structures. We pride ourselves on working with other talented professionals to develop pragmatic design solutions, so if you are confident discussing engineering aspects of a project with structural and civil engineers don’t hesitate to apply for this unique opportunity!
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Planning, directing and conducting investigative work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations.
- Performing geotechnical/geological site investigations and analyses.
- Assessment and design of complex geotechnical/geological engineering solutions.
- Preparation of drawings and/or provision of information to others in order for them to produce plans and drawings.
- Conduct site assessments to determine appropriate location for structures/foundations.
- Use dedicated software to understand data and model future conditions.
- Seek guidance on matters relating to quality of output, presentation and on any circumstances where negotiations/communications with clients are causing, or has the potential to cause, difficulties.
- Closely liaise with the Manager on job progress and particularly any indications that deadlines/targets might not be achieved.
- Provide assistance with writing and pricing offers of service.
- Supervise and administer contracts.
- Manage all project information for which you are assigned responsibility so that it is easily understood and available to any other employees of the company. Information may include external information, testing results, assessments, designs, correspondence and any other information.
- Undertake tasks assigned in an efficient and timely manner.
- Undertake any other tasks associated with your allocated jobs and duties as delegated by a Manager or Director.
- Follow all company systems, procedures and guidelines.
- Attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
- Stay up to date with relevant standards, codes and legislation.
- Adhere to local and externally relevant health and safety laws and policies.
- Always act in a way that reflects the professional image of the company.
Your key attributes will be:
- A positive can-do attitude
- Working knowledge of relevant processes, systems, and tools of the trade
- Experience in the use of NDM equipment
- Excellent interpretation of construction drawings and land maps
- Believe in a culture of candor
- Being responsible and accountable in your role
- An interest in learning and expanding on your knowledge
- The ability to work independently where necessary within a fast-paced environment to meet required deadlines
- Strong workplace health and safety knowledge and practise
- Capability to lift/carry heavy tools and samples
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
- Good relationship building skills with clients/contractors
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Enjoy working in the outdoors with a hands-on approach
Requirements:
- Degree in engineering or science
- At least 3 years of experience in geotechnical/geological investigations
- Valid NZ driver’s licence and NZ residency
We look forward to receiving your application!
Reports to: Director / Principal Environmental Consultant / Senior Environmental Consultant
Description
Are you interested in finding out what nasties might be lurking below the ground’s surface? Are you passionate about creating safe ground for people? Are you keen to add value to a company who nurtures caring, smart professionals?
We are HD Geo – a progressive consultancy specialising in geotechnical engineering and contaminated land. Due to the continued growth of our business, we are looking to expand our great team and take on an additional Environmental Consultant for our New Plymouth office.
At HD Geo we believe that humans are human 100% of the time. At home as well as at work. And so, as modern technical professionals, we drop the waffle and formalities. We know that real talk builds trust and strong relationships. So, we are looking for people who will show up as real people, all the time. Who believe in having each other’s back because we put our squad first – always do and always will.
We take a broader more holistic specialised approach to all that we do. We believe in producing smart and efficient solutions for our clients, reducing risk and providing greater value, and we continuously work together to achieve this.
HD Geo is a medium sized business made up of a close-knit group of amazing people. We provide ongoing professional and personal development, a supportive team culture, company perks and flexible work time management. And, we have an active Social Club who plan monthly events for the Squad to enjoy.
Here at HD Geo you will find that we have a high level of support around us, but not in a way that you will feel micro-managed, and so are able to remain calm under pressure. We are looking for people who are excited to continuously learn by being curious, investigating and pushing the limits. At HD Geo we ask, critique, evolve.
As an Environmental Consultant for HD Geo, you will have similar values and you will play an important role of contributing to our evolving, smart thinking culture. You will be responsible for undertaking environmental investigations and assessments, writing reports, and completing site observations and testing. We pride ourselves on working with other talented professionals to develop pragmatic solutions to sometimes challenging environmental tasks relating to land development, so if you are confident discussing the engineering aspects of a project and/or the impact of contaminated land with developers and structural and civil engineers, don’t hesitate to apply for this unique opportunity!
Your Key responsibilities will be:
- Conduct environmental investigations and assessments.
- Assist with remedial action and site management plans.
- Report writing in accordance with the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health.
- Site observation and testing or other tasks as may be reasonably required.
- Provide Specialised Technical Service and recommendations, take part in developing solutions to complex problems requiring a good understanding of practices, techniques, regulatory requirements, concepts, and theoretical principles.
- Maintain good client relationships.
- Make field judgements and decisions.
- Evaluate potential risk to human health against guidelines.
- Assist with contaminated site remediation.
- Assist with contaminated site monitoring.
- Ensure all project information is easily understood and made available to other employees of the company.
- Adhere to company’s policies, procedures, and standards.
- Assist new staff.
- Prepare proposals for client consideration.
- Interface with regulatory and Council staff.
- Manage all project information for which you are assigned responsibility so that it is easily understood and available to any other employees of the company. Information may include external information, testing results, assessments, designs, correspondence and any other information.
- Manage tasks and small projects.
- Log bores and develop geotechnical reports.
- Undertake tasks assigned in an efficient and timely manner.
- Follow company systems, procedures, and guidelines.
- Attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.
- Stay up to date with relevant standards, codes, and legislation.
- Adhere to company, local, and externally relevant health and safety laws,
regulations, and policies. - Working knowledge of relevant processes, systems, and tools of the trade.
- Always act in a way that reflects the professional image of the company.
Your Key Attributes will be:
- A positive can-do attitude.
- Excellent interpretation of drawings and land maps.
- Research and writing skills.
- Troubleshooting skills.
- Imagination.
- Believe in a culture of candour.
- Being responsible and accountable in your role.
- An interest in learning and expanding on your knowledge.
- The ability to work independently where necessary within a fast-paced environment to meet required deadlines.
- Capability to lift/carry heavy tools and samples.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Good relationship building skills with clients/contractors.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Enjoy working in the outdoors with a hands-on approach.
Requirements:
- Degree in engineering or science.
- At least 3 years of experience in environmental investigations and reporting.
- New Zealand residency and a valid NZ driver’s license.
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you would like to apply for a current opportunity, please email your cv, along with a brief cover letter to us at [email protected].
*If applicable, please ensure you include the name of the position you wish to apply for.
We will then be in touch as soon as possible.
We thank you for your interest!