Careers

We have a great opportunity for a graduate geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist to join our busy Christchurch team.

The type of work is varied ranging from residential and commercial development to large scale roading and infrastructure projects. This position will be a balance of office and field work and will involve working with our engineering teams as well as a range of contractors. We work in an exciting and dynamic environment, where we provide you the support and training to succeed.

The ideal applicant would possess the following skills

• A degree qualification in geotechnical engineering or post graduate qualification in engineering geology (or similar)
• Have at least 2 years’ experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment

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

 Why DO is a great place for you to work…

Our people are key to the success of our business. We are highly skilled, technical experts who are passionate about what we do. We are a friendly, supportive, diverse and inclusive team with high priority on creating a positive work environment. We work on a wide range of projects from residential and commercial developments to large scale roading and infrastructure projects.

While this role is Christchurch based, we have four offices who work closely together on projects throughout the South Island. This will give you the opportunity to work with colleagues from our other offices on exciting projects within the regions too.

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

• Flexibility – Whether you’re a part-time parent or carrying out further study (in our team we have both), we will accommodate life into the work-life equation.
• Professional development – We encourage our staff to keep learning and growing. We will cover the cost of Engineering NZ subscriptions and provide opportunity for meeting CPD requirements with a range of inhouse and external courses throughout the year.
• Wellbeing – We offer subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross, access to our online wellbeing programme, regular mental health and wellness presentations, fresh fruit delivered to our office, paid entry into various sports events and 24/7 EAP services.
• Environmental – We care about the environment. We are a carbon zero company with a focus on minimising our impact as much as possible. Our environmental commitment includes an annual tree planting day.
• Facilities – A spacious lunchroom with park views, a balcony and a foosball table. There is plenty of bike parking, shower facilities and standing desks available. Hagley Park is right across the road for your lunchtime fresh air or exercise.
• Fun – We like each other so much we organise extra activities to do together. Social functions, charity events, dinners, quiz nights and our annual ski day is always a hit.
• History – Davis Ogilvie has been established in Christchurch for over 90 years and is locally owned and operated. You will work side by side with the company directors and other staff with an abundance of knowledge and experience.