Start your career with purpose
At Tetra Tech Coffey, our roles ask more of you. We value curiosity, collaboration and fresh thinking - because solving complex geotechnical challenges requires new perspectives as well as technical excellence.
As a global leader in geotechnical and environmental engineering, we help clients overcome complex challenges and deliver sustainable, practical outcomes - always Leading with Science.
About the Graduate Program
We are seeking motivated final-year students to join our 2027 Graduate Intake and kick-start their careers in geotechnical consulting.
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience across fieldwork, analysis and reporting, while being supported by experienced engineers and geologists.
You will:
You’ll be part of a collaborative team environment where learning is continuous, and your development is a priority.
About You
We’re looking for students who are:
You will be:
In your final year of study towards a degree in:
Why Tetra Tech Coffey?
How to Apply
To be considered for our 2027 Graduate Intake, please submit:
If you're ready to apply your knowledge, learn from industry experts, and build a meaningful career in geotechnical consulting—we’d love to hear from you.
The other perks:
Wellbeing support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to all staff and their immediate families.
About us
Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end environmental, geotechnical, digital, and engineering design consulting services in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.
In Christchurch, you’ll be joining a small, tight-knit team that values collaboration, trust, and a down-to-earth approach. With the backing of a global business and the feel of a local team, your contribution is visible and valued – and you’ll see the direct impact of what you do in the local community.
Tetra Tech’s commitment to creating lasting, measurable value is reflected in our 1 Billion People Challenge, which tracks how our 100,000+ annual projects benefit people and communities around the world.
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