Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

In addition to providing traditional engineering, design, and construction management services, we have experience with complex design-builds, alliancing, programme management, information technology, asset management, and business consulting.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join Stantec in Auckland. We have a team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists where you will be supported by our Geotechnical leadership to deliver great project outcomes. You’ll be involved in a range of engineering projects from water and wastewater infrastructure as well as transportation infrastructure including remediation throughout New Zealand and potentially Asia Pacific.

A typical week could see you planning and undertaking ground investigations for preliminary designs, carrying out geotechnical assessments, designing retaining walls, foundations, slope stabilisation measures, ground improvements or pile design, delivering detailed technical engineering reports and managing the construction of these structures. You'll provide advice to clients and provide input to successful project solutions.

Day to day tasks would involve :

• Determining internal and external client requirements
• Leading field data acquisition, site investigations and testing
• Producing calculations, reporting, specifications and drawings to ensure that geotechnical designs provide appropriate solutions
• Providing quality check and review experience to an appropriate technical standard
• Providing specific geotechnical expertise to meet project needs
• Planning and delivering geotechnical project inputs to the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards
• Develop and mentor junior staff by sharing knowledge and experience

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 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.

How to apply

Please apply directly online or contact Margaret McMeel on

Applications close Sunday 23 November 2025

To be successful for this role you'll need :

To be a degree qualified Geotechnical engineer with 12+ years’ experience and be Chartered or well on the way towards gaining CPEng. Your experience can come from engineering consulting and contracting industries or client side. Previous experience in New Zealand, Australia or Asia Pacific would be an advantage. You’ll have a strong background indesign, ideally in the water sectors as well as general infrastructure and be familiar with industry standard design software.

#J-18808-Ljbffr