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Graduates in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology ready to turn study into real world impact should explore Aurecon’s Graduate Geotechnical Engineer program in Aotearoa New Zealand. From day one you’ll work on live client projects within multidisciplinary teams, receive immersive mentoring, and progress toward professional accreditation through the Limelight Early Careers Network. Field work is essential, so a full valid driver’s license is required, with workshops, self paced learning, and leadership programs to accelerate growth. Highlight your teamwork, curiosity, and problem solving; show relevant field or project experience and readiness to start February 2027. If you need recruitment adjustments, email [email protected].

Your career adventure starts here | Build your skills. Make an impact. Solve the impossible.

Ready to turn what you’re learning into real-world impact?

Our Graduate Program is more than a job, it’s the launchpad for your career as an engineering consultant. From day one, you’ll work on meaningful projects with real responsibility, applying your technical knowledge alongside people who think boldly, collaborate openly, and approach the impossible with optimism and purpose. At Aurecon, your career adventure begins.

Opportunities are available across Aotearoa New Zealand. Explore our Teams & Degree Map.

What you’ll do

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll:

• Apply your technical knowledge on live client projects
• Work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams across engineering, advisory, and design
• Learn from technical experts and mentors through immersive guidance
• Grow your skills with workshops, self-paced learning, and leadership programs
• Progress toward professional accreditation and chartership with team support
• Connect through Limelight, our Early Careers Network

What you’ll bring

• Graduated and available to start full-time in February 2027

• A relevant degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology (completed or near completion)
• A full, valid drivers license, as you'll be getting out into the field
• Curiosity and a desire to solve real-world problems
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Motivation to grow both technical and consulting capability

Why join Aurecon as a graduate?

Our Graduate Program fosters both professional and personal development, with clear pathways into senior and leadership roles. Work and grow, The Aurecon Way, collaborating with talented colleagues on meaningful projects with kaitiakitanga, making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

You’ll flourish in an inclusive workplace where you can speak openly, think boldly, and deliver brilliantly. We value diversity, support Te Ao Māori principles through our He Rautaki Māori strategy, and provide opportunities to give back. Enjoy hybrid work, cultural holiday swaps, and health initiatives for you and your whānau. Explore our full benefits here.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement, if the role aligns with your strengths and passions, we want to hear from you. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].

Whakahā ngā whakairo | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views  

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