Geotechnical Engineer/ Engineering Geologist

We're looking for a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our newest office in Wānaka, and play a key role in helping deliver geotechnical services to the local market.

Davis Ogilvie has been helping shape South Island communities for more than 90 years. Having successfully delivered on several Central Otago projects, and with a strong pipeline of work, we opened an office in Wānaka and are now now seeking a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join us.

Who you are

You're an enthusiastic and motivated geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist who enjoys delivering solutions and working closely with clients, contractors and local authorities.

­You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and enjoy contributing to projects that range from luxury alpine residential developments through to commercial sites and larger infrastructure projects (checkout some of our projects).

You enjoy managing your own workload and enjoy working in a dynamic, energetic consulting environment where initiative, technical capability, and strong communication skills are valued.

The ideal applicant should ideally have the following skills and experience

• A degree qualification in geotechnical engineering or post graduate qualification in engineering geology (or similar)
• At least 3 years’ of relevant New Zealand experience
• Be a member of Engineering NZ, with an interest with working towards chartership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with acute attention to detail
• The ability to work well within a team environment

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to work within a long-established and highly respected South Island consultancy delivering a diverse range of engineering projects. You will be supported by experienced professionals across multiple disciplines while enjoying a high level of autonomy in your role.

The successful applicant will be offered excellent remuneration and a great life work balance.

Why Davis Ogilvie?

Our people are central to our success. Davis Ogilvie has a distinctive team culture built around a non-hierarchical structure and a ‘leaders as coaches’ philosophy. Principals and Directors work alongside our teams, fostering accessibility, collaboration and professional growth. We also have a strong social culture, with regular events and activities that help people connect across the business.

We're a friendly, supportive, diverse and inclusive team, with a strong focus on creating a positive work environment. Our people are highly skilled and passionate about what they do, and we work on a wide range of projects, from residential and commercial developments to large-scale roading and infrastructure projects.

While this role is Wanaka-based, our five offices work closely together on projects across the South Island. This gives you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across the business and contribute to projects in other regions as well.

In addition to working with a team of great people, you can also expect the following benefits

• Professional development – we encourage our staff to keep learning and growing. We will cover the cost of Engineering NZ subscriptions and provide opportunities for meeting CPD requirements with a range of in-house and external courses.
• Wellbeing – we offer subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross, access to our online wellbeing programme, regular mental health and wellness presentations, paid entry to various sports events, and 24/7 EAP service.
• Environmental – we care about the environment and are a carbon-positive company committed to minimising our impact through regular tree planting and other environmental initiatives.
• Communities – we care about the communities where we live and work. We support them through hands-on involvement, raising awareness, and backing causes that make a meaningful difference.
• History – Davis Ogilvie has been locally owned and operated for more than 90 years. You will work alongside company directors and experienced colleagues with a depth of knowledge across the business.

If you’re looking for a role that combines interesting technical work, a supportive team and the opportunity to be part of our growth in Central Otago, we’d love to hear from you.