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Zheng (Bryan) Ding

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Geotechnical Engineer with experience working on residential and commercial projects across New Zealand, including site investigations and construction monitoring. Experienced in geotechnical reporting, liquefaction and slope stability assessments, and retaining wall design. Comfortable working with New Zealand standards and guidelines, and regularly liaising with clients and project teams as part of consulting delivery.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Geotechnical Engineer

LDE Ltd
Gisborne, Gisborne
04.2024 - 04.2025

· Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with design requirements.

· Develop engineering solutions for problematic soils including expansive clays and liquefiable sands.

· Perform field investigations including hand auger, Scala penetrometer, and machine borehole logging.

· Prepare geotechnical reports, site plans, and recommendations.

· Complete slope stability and liquefaction assessments.

· Design retaining walls and provide drainage recommendations.

· Prepare proposals and manage client communication.

Site Engineer

Xingguang Construction Ltd
Lixia, Jinan
03.2021 - 10.2023

· Conduct regular site safety inspections.

· Manage on-site personnel, equipment, and materials.

· Coordinate work schedules and adjust staffing to meet deadlines.

· Support construction quality control and daily operations.

Geotechnical Engineer

Coffey Services Ltd
Tauranga, Tauranga
04.2018 - 12.2020
  • Conducted geotechnical field investigations and site inspections
  • Prepared geotechnical reports for residential developments
  • Assisted with slope stability and foundation assessments
  • Interpreted field and laboratory data to support design recommendations
  • Supported senior engineers in project delivery

Geotechnical Intern

Geostudio Ltd
Albany, Auckland
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Assisted with geotechnical fieldwork and site inspections
  • Prepared draft geotechnical reports under supervision
  • Supported data collection and analysis tasks

Education

Bachelor of Engineering With Honors - Civil Engineering

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
04-2018

Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ

Skills

Geotechnical report writing

Slope stability assessment

Liquefaction analysis

Retaining wall design

Drainage design

Proposal writing

Historic aerial photo review

Field investigation: hand auger, Scala penetrometer, machine borehole logging

Client communication and project coordination

Certification

First Aid

Accomplishments

gINT, Settle 3D, Slope/W, Slide

References

  • Shailesh – Senior Engineering Geologist, 021 845 473, shailesh.karmacharya@gmail.com
  • Tobias Francis - LDE National Geotechnical Manager, 021816523 t.francis@lde.co.nz

Timeline

Geotechnical Engineer

LDE Ltd
04.2024 - 04.2025

Site Engineer

Xingguang Construction Ltd
03.2021 - 10.2023

Geotechnical Engineer

Coffey Services Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2020

Geotechnical Intern

Geostudio Ltd
01.2018 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Engineering With Honors - Civil Engineering

University of Canterbury

Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Auckland
Zheng (Bryan) Ding