3 Waters Development Engineer: Shaping Growth & Infrastructure

Hastings District Council; Hastings; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings District Council is seeking an experienced 3 Waters Development Engineer to join the Infrastructure team in Hastings. This permanent full-time role focuses on safe, sustainable and well-planned water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and land development infrastructure.

You will provide technical advice, review consent applications, perform site inspections and collaborate with developers, consultants and council teams to balance growth with long-term community needs.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in infrastructure development including water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation.
• University degree in Civil Engineering or NZCE is required.
• Knowledge of civil construction, subdivision and land development is essential.
• Experience with resource management processes and Act.
• Ability to work with developers, consultants, contractors, surveyors and Council teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist engineering advice on water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and land development.
• Review subdivision and land development proposals.
• Process consent applications against Council’s District Plan and Engineering Code of Practice.
• Undertake site inspections and 223/224 inspections for assets vesting with Council.
• Collaborate with developers, consultants, contractors, surveyors and planners.
• Support strategic projects and place-based planning initiatives.
• Contribute to implementing and improving the Engineering Code of Practice.
• Prepare Resource Management reports as required.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or NZCE

Job description

Hastings District Council is seeking an experienced 3 Waters Development Engineer to join the Infrastructure team in Hastings. This permanent full-time role focuses on safe, sustainable and well-planned water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and land development infrastructure.

You will provide technical advice, review consent applications, perform site inspections and collaborate with developers, consultants and council teams to balance growth with long-term community needs.