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🥝 Principal Geotechnical Engineer

WSP | gisborne, New-Zealand | Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

WSP has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Napier business, with flexibility to be based in Napier, Taupō or Gisborne. This is a key role where you’ll provide technical direction, strengthen client relationships, and help grow our geotechnical capability across the region.

You will

  • Lead and deliver complex geotechnical projects from investigation through to design and construction observation
  • Provide expert technical advice across areas such as:
    • Roads and infrastructure
    • Landslides and slope stability
    • River scour
    • Residential and commercial foundations
  • Conduct and oversee site investigations, analysis, reporting and design

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