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WSP USA Technical Principal - Engineering Geology in Auckland, New Zealand
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.
WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.
Technical Principal – Geotechnical Engineer
This position offers great exposure to a variety of exciting large infrastructure projects. You can be based in either Auckland or Christchurch, to provide advice in the field of Ground Engineering.
You will provide technical leadership and specialist advice, analysis, design and reporting, working alongside and supporting the development of our teams. As a Principal or Technical Principal, your role will be nationwide, supporting projects up and down Aotearoa New Zealand.
In this role, you will:
Provide consultancy services in the field of Geotechnical Engineering particularly site investigations, analysis, reporting, design, and construction observation of buildings, bridges, tunnelling, water and infrastructure projects.
Have an advanced knowledge in geotechnical engineering with a proven ability in infrastructure design for NZTA , Local Authorities and/or KiwiRail.
Contribute to the success of our business in meeting its business and strategic objectives by providing appropriate technical advice and ensuring effective management of clients, staff and projects.
Set the standard for our technical team, demonstrating a solution focussed mindset and promoting best practice and technical excellence.
Undertake and/or arrange appropriate technical reviews and verification of work, role modelling excellence and guiding emerging professionals.
Connect with our existing and potential clients to deliver the best outcome and ensure client satisfaction
Have the opportunity to connect with a global network of experts
About you:
A minimum of a tertiary qualification in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
Chartered with Engineering New Zealand (Formerly IPENZ)
Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in the Geotechnical Engineering discipline, with at least three years working in an Aotearoa New Zealand consulting practice
Track record operating in a Geotechnical Design Lead role on multidiscipline infrastructure projects.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with expertise in preparation of reports and presentation
Experience of local and national design guidance along with a knowledge of prevailing geotechnical conditions in Aotearoa New Zealand
Proven experience of developing effective relationships with clients and developing client pipelines and prospects across the industry/sector
Consistent track record of completing complex geotechnical analysis and designs including an understanding of soil structure interaction
Experience in earthquake geotechnical engineering
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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