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Graduate Geotechnical Engineer – Water, Christchurch 

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2025) with a civil engineering tertiary qualification and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2025-2026 Graduate Programme! 

Fantastic perks we provide: 

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme
• NZD69,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as insurances, spot bonuses banking discounts etc
• You will be connected to our international Young Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.
• Possibility to travel overseas via a developing professional’s exchange
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Geotechnical Engineers do? 

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will join a friendly Geo-Professionals Team in Christchurch that focuses mainly on high-profile infrastructure, and dams and hydropower projects, and is involved in disaster response throughout the country.  

We work closely with our colleagues throughout New Zealand, also providing support to international projects as required.  

You will be responsible for 

• Carrying out site surveys, investigations and feasibility studies for various projects.
• Producing calculations, assist in drafting specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide appropriate solutions.
• Supporting specific projects including assisting with planning, budgeting, co-ordination and report writing.
• Assisting with communication and development of ongoing contracts with clients as required.
• Organising tender documents, assist in the evaluation of tenders and administration of contracts.

What you will bring 

You will be a recent graduate with a Civil Engineering tertiary qualification ready to kick start your professional engineering career! You are motivated, pragmatic, and have an appetite for learning and gaining experience across various disciplines.  

To be eligible to apply you must: 

• Have a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) or equivalent in Civil Engineering (or be due to complete in 2025)
• Preferrable hold a current restricted or full driving licence
• Working Rights in New Zealand (Student Visa holder, convertible to post study open work visa, Permanent Resident OR Citizen)

Application Advice and Tips 

Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.  

We will let you know once this opportunity opens!

About Stantec 

The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. 

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