Civil Structures Engineer

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Civil Structures Engineer for Marlborough, Top of the South. You will work on bridges and marine structures, providing design and asset management expertise across Marlborough Sounds and surrounding districts.

The role requires a Civil/Structural degree and 7+ years of professional experience, with knowledge of NZ standards and ideally CPEng status or progress toward it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related).
• Preferably 7+ years' experience in bridge, civil or marine structures.
• Experience on NZ/Aotearoa projects and maintenance of bridges/structures is advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and legislation for design, construction and maintenance.
• CPEng status or active pursuit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services on civil structures design and asset management for projects in Marlborough, the Sounds, and Nelson/Tasman districts.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Civil/Structural engineering

Structural analysis

Standards knowledge

CPEng status in progress

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

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Civil Structures Engineer - Marlborough, Top of the South

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

The Marlborough and Top of the South teams have a fantastic opportunity for a highly capable Civil Structural Engineer with a focus on bridges and/or marine structures. Our team in Marlborough have a successful portfolio of working collaboratively with both private and public sector clients to achieve a common goal.

You'll provide technical services on civil structures design and asset management of projects in the Marlborough region, including the Marlborough Sounds, and across the Nelson and Tasman Districts.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Preferably a minimum of 7 years' professional experience, in the field of bridge, civil and/or marine structures.
• Experience working on projects in Aotearoa with a knowledge of best practices on the maintenance of bridges and/or other structures will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of relevant standards, legislation with regards to the design, construction and maintenance of bridge and/or marine structures.
• Achieved or actively working toward Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) status or equivalent.

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