Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (Feb 2026)

Your career adventure starts here 
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. Whether you're passionate about making an impact in your community, shaping a sustainable future, or collaborating with engineers and advisors across Asia Pacific, our award-winning Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to discover, grow, and succeed. 

Opportunities are available within Aotearoa New Zealand across multiple teams. To learn more about our teams, please refer to our Teams & Degree Matrix (https://www.aurecongroup.com/careers/early-careers/graduate-programme) 

What’s it like to be on our team? 
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in our Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland  office, you’ll work on complex, impactful projects and be part of a team that embraces challenge, change, and growth. This role will sit in the Ground & Underground Engineering business unit.  

Here’s a glimpse of your adventure: 

• Real-world projects: Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of projects (https://www.aurecongroup.com/projects?) that make a tangible impact on communities and the environment.
• Making a difference: Create positive change through community partnerships and volunteer Handprint Days. 
• Climbing new heights: Access interactive learning and mentoring that will shape you into a well-rounded engineer and leader.
• A network of explorers: Join Limelight, our Early Careers Network, where you’ll connect with peers and senior professionals, share experiences, and collaborate on innovative solutions.
• Flexibility on your journey: Our hybrid working model lets you balance work, life, and the adventure that comes with both.

What is Ground & Underground Engineering at Aurecon? 

Ground & Underground Engineering at Aurecon offers a one-stop service for infrastructure projects in the Resources, Transport, Water, Energy, Property, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Construction markets. This business unit includes professionals working in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geohydrology, rock engineering, marine engineering, materials and pavement design, contamination studies, earthquake engineering and specialist monitoring. 

What you’ll bring to navigate the adventure 
As you take your first steps into your career adventure, we’re looking for those who eager to grow, learn, and bring fresh perspectives to the table. You’ll come with: 

A relevant degree (or expected completion) in Civil Engineering or a related field. You would have studied following subjects or areas of focus: 

• Geotechnical Analysis
• Slope Engineering
• Ground Improvements and Geosynthetics Engineering
• Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
• Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
• A passion for creating a sustainable future and an interest in innovative engineering solutions.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to contribute to a high-performing team.
• A thirst for learning, growth, and new experiences.

How will your adventure be shaped by us?  

Adventure is for everyone—we celebrate individuality and believe your unique perspective will help shape a better future. Our Pride Pledge and Gender Tick accreditations reflect our commitment to an inclusive workplace. 

Wherever your journey takes you, we’ll support you every step of the way. Our Māori strategy (He Rautaki Māori) ensures Te Ao Māori principles are woven into our projects and operations. 

Beyond meaningful work and exciting projects(https://www.aurecongroup.com/projects), we offer a competitive salary, a 4% KiwiSaver boost, flexible hours, remote work options, working holidays, paid parental leave, cultural holiday swaps, and a wellbeing platform for you and your whānau. 

Who are we? 

We are the thinkers who pursue the extraordinary and find wonder in the everyday. With over 7,000 professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and Asia, we're engineers, designers, and advisors who tackle challenges head on. Everyone's adventure is different, but our goal is the same: to leave this world better than we found it.

Ready to bring ideas to life? 

Your career adventure starts here. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply – including those who may not meet every single requirement – if the role aligns with your strengths and passions, we want to hear from you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please send us your email.

Apply now and discover your rewarding adventure.  

Whakahā ngā whakaaro Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views  

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