Bridge Engineer

Beca Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Immigration assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Health insurance discount

Gym memberships

Social club events

Job summary

Beca Limited in Hamilton is seeking a bridge-focused Structural Engineer to contribute to new bridge designs and strengthen existing structures. You will work within the Structures team, applying solid engineering principles to plan and deliver projects of varying complexity while collaborating with colleagues and clients.

You will build client relationships, communicate clearly, and seek feedback to grow your technical capability.

Qualifications

• Bridge-focused structural engineer with grounding in concept and detailed design, calculations, modelling and documentation.
• Experience in consultancy; at least four years in structural or bridge engineering.
• Willingness to learn, possibly pursuing professional accreditation such as CPEng.

Responsibilities

• Join the Hamilton Structures team and contribute to new bridge designs, and assessment and strengthening of existing structures.
• Provide technical design input across structural and multidisciplinary work.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues, communicating effectively and presenting ideas with confidence.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Modelling

Documentation

Client relationships

Education

Civil or structural engineering degree

Job description

Bridge Engineer - Hamilton

Swap the hectic city lifestyle for one that truly suits you. Enjoy affordable housing, a welcoming, family‑friendly community, and a natural outdoor playground right on your doorstep. In the Waikato, you can cut your commute, choose the lifestyle you want, and build a rewarding career in one of Aotearoa’s fastest‑growing regions. At Beca, you’ll access project leadership opportunities and develop strong client relationships while maintaining a genuine work–life balance.

The opportunity

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Structural Engineer specialising in Bridge Design to join our Hamilton Structures team. You’ll contribute to new bridge designs and the assessment and strengthening of existing structures as part of a supportive, high‑performing group. In this role, you’ll apply sound engineering principles and judgement to plan and deliver projects of reasonable complexity while providing technical design input across structural and multidisciplinary work. You’ll gain exposure to work planning and financial management on local, national, and international projects. A key part of the role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues, communicating effectively, and presenting your ideas with confidence. You’ll actively seek feedback, continue developing your professional skills, and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

About you

You’re a bridge‑focused structural engineer who communicates clearly, works well in a team, and contributes positively to shared project outcomes. You bring a solid grounding in structural and bridge design, including concept and detailed design, calculations, modelling, documentation, and design reviews. You understand the bridge design process from early investigations through to construction and approach your work with curiosity and a desire to grow your technical capability. You’ll hold a qualification in civil or structural engineering and have at least four years’ experience in structural or bridge engineering consultancy. You’re passionate about design and problem‑solving, bring creative and practical thinking to your projects, and ideally have experience across building or civil structures and multidisciplinary environments. You’re motivated to learn from senior engineers, and you may already be working towards professional accreditation such as CPEng.

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities


• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work


• Support with relocation and immigration for suitable applicants


• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal and family commitments


• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical leaders across the Asia‑Pacific


• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration


• Excellent staff benefits, including discounted health insurance, gym memberships, and social club events

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca. We hope you’re as keen as we are to find out more about each other. We look forward to seeing your application. The Talent Acquisition Team Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes. What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients. When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.