About us

EGL is a well-established specialist consultancy providing geotechnical, earthquake and dam engineering services for a wide range of projects. Founded in 1986 our team has provided services for more than 8,000 different jobs. Our practice is a member of the following organisations:

• Association of Consulting and Engineering (ACE New Zealand)
• Engineering New Zealand (ENZ)
• New Zealand Society on Large Dams (NZSOLD)

What We Offer

EGL's work is mainly based in New Zealand, but we have also worked on large projects in Australia, New Caledonia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Laos, Philippines, Africa and Eastern Europe. Our services include:

Site investigations
Geotechnical reports
Pre-purchase geotechnical site suitability inspections
Geotechnical feasibility studies
Geological studies
Slope stability assessments and stabilisation
Foundation design recommendations

Retaining wall design
Earthworks design
Ground improvement design
Design of irrigation and water supply embankment dams
Design of tailings dams and associated mining facilities
Dam safety reviews
Contract document preparation and administration

Site specific seismic hazard assessment
Earthquake design issues including liquefaction
Geotechnical construction monitoring and certification
Expert evidence
Independent and Peer reviews
Forensic investigations

Meet OurTeam

EGL has a dedicated team. Our two directors are Dr Trevor Matuschka and Rambod Amigh who are both Chartered Professional Engineers and together have more than 60 years of professional experience in geotechnical and civil engineering and engineering geology.

Trever is a specialist in seismic analyses, geotechnical engineering and design of dams and Rambod is a specialist in geotechnical engineering and design and construction of water storage and tailings storage facilities.

EGL also employs an enthusiastic team of experienced geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, field geologists and clerical staff.