EGL: Geotechnical, Earthquake and Dam Specialists
At EGL, we strive to see beyond. We are a New Zealand based, engineer-led consultancy with a strong focus on technical excellence and tackling highly complex problems.
We may be small, but our projects are large; some spanning multiple decades and requiring deep technical judgment, continuity and close collaboration with clients and project partners.
Our team brings specialist dam engineering expertise, alongside broad experience across infrastructure, water, commercial, and land development sectors. We take pride in being close to the design, owning the technical thinking, and helping shape solutions from early advice through to construction. We encourage our people to think deeply, build strong technical capability, and understand our clients’ drivers so we can deliver solutions that combine technical rigour with practical judgement that endure. At EGL, learning and growth never stops.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking engineers to join our team based in Auckland, Christchurch and Waihi.
Your Career at EGL
We are seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Geotechnical and Civil Engineer who wants to tackle complex design challenges and grow their career. This role involves delivering specialist engineering solutions across a range of dam, water, and infrastructure projects.
What you will do:
Alongside a competitive salary we offer:
How to apply for this opportunity: Please submit your application (including your CV and cover letter) via Seek.
At EGL, we strive to see beyond. We are a New Zealand based, engineer-led consultancy with a strong focus on technical excellence and tackling highly complex problems.
We may be small, but our projects are large; some spanning multiple decades and requiring deep technical judgment, continuity and close collaboration with clients and project partners.
Our team brings specialist dam engineering expertise, alongside broad experience across infrastructure, water, commercial, and land development sectors. We take pride in being close to the design, owning the technical thinking, and helping shape solutions from early advice through to construction. We encourage our people to think deeply, build strong technical capability, and understand our clients’ drivers so we can deliver solutions that combine technical rigour with practical judgement that endure. At EGL, learning and growth never stops.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking engineers to join our team based in Auckland, Christchurch and Waihi.
Your Career at EGL
We are seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Geotechnical and Civil Engineer who wants to tackle complex design challenges and grow their career. This role involves delivering specialist engineering solutions across a range of dam, water, and infrastructure projects.
What you will do:
- Undertake geotechnical analysis and design.
- Provide technical input into geotechnical and civil engineering projects including the preparation of technical reports.
- Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinate and manage site investigations, testing and construction inspections.
- Support the management of projects, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Potential to travel to project sites across NZ and Australia.
- Engage in continuous development, through on-the-job training alongside our senior specialists, collaboration with international experts and attendance at conferences.
- Work on career-defining projects throughout NZ and overseas.
- Education: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: You have 4 to 8 years’ experience in geotechnical and civil engineering, ideally with exposure to infrastructure projects.
- Drivers Licence: You hold a full New Zealand Drivers Licence, or ability to travel to site.
- Project Management and relationship building: You are developing your experience in managing engineering projects, including fostering strong relationships with clients and team members.
- Technical: You can operate independently and deliver packages of engineering design work. You are proficient in technical report writing, with oversight, guidance and review from a Senior Engineer.
- Adaptability: You lean into challenges, demonstrate resilience in complex problem-solving and adopting new technologies.
- Commitment to continual learning: You are keen to engage in professional development and grow your career.
- Flexibility to travel: You are able to travel outside of Auckland for site visits and fieldwork.
Alongside a competitive salary we offer:
- Mobile phone allowance.
- Professional memberships and technical society fees covered.
- A supportive workplace with social club and regular team events.
- The chance to work alongside and learn from industry experts.
- Exposure to diverse, challenging and rewarding projects with high-impact clients in New Zealand and Australia.
- A commitment to supporting your growth and professional development through mentoring, training, professional memberships, conference attendance, and pathways toward chartership and technical specialisation.
- A working environment where thoughtful engineering, sound judgement and strong client relationships are genuinely valued.
How to apply for this opportunity: Please submit your application (including your CV and cover letter) via Seek.