Digital Design Lead - Water

WSP in New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP NZ is seeking a Digital Engineering Lead for Water to drive digital delivery across projects, shaping modelling standards and technical outputs for major infrastructure.

You will lead teams nationwide, embed ISO 19650-aligned practices, and advise the Water Leadership Team while pursuing continuous improvement and client outcomes.

Join a collaborative, innovative culture where your expertise elevates delivery quality and supports sustainable city-scale outcomes across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in digital engineering within infrastructure or water.
• Proven ability to lead digital delivery standards and workflows.
• Hands-on approach: contribute to project delivery while coaching others.
• Experience supporting or leading digital transformation initiatives within engineering environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement at project and leadership levels.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in digital delivery.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support digital delivery across water projects, contributing to modelling, design, and technical outputs.
• Establish and embed consistent modelling standards, workflows, and quality frameworks.
• Act as a technical advisor to the Water Leadership Team on digital engineering practices.
• Drive improvements in tools, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Coach and uplift capability within project teams across the country.
• Support the adoption and implementation of ISO 19650-aligned practices.
• Contribute to strategic direction for digital engineering within the water sector.
• Enhance client outcomes through high-quality, reliable digital delivery.

Skills

Digital engineering leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching teams

Innovation & continuous improvement

ISO 19650 awareness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

Plant 3D

Job description

Digital Engineering Lead – Water

Location options: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch.

Job Description

WSP is the leading design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, committed to future‑proofing cities and the environment. We bring a global scale and expertise to landmark projects and offer the opportunity to shape a career with purpose and innovation.

About You

• Extensive experience in digital engineering within infrastructure or water, including strong expertise in Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D
• Proven ability to lead and embed digital delivery standards, workflows, and quality practices across teams
• A hands‑on approach, with the ability to contribute directly to project delivery while coaching others
• Experience supporting or leading digital transformation initiatives within engineering environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at both project and leadership level
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement in digital delivery
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent industry experience

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support digital delivery across water projects, contributing to modelling, design, and technical outputs
• Establish and embed consistent modelling standards, workflows, and quality frameworks
• Act as a technical advisor to the Water Leadership Team on digital engineering practices
• Drive improvements in tools, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and delivery outcomes
• Coach and uplift capability within project teams across the country
• Support the adoption and implementation of ISO 19650‑aligned practices
• Contribute to strategic direction for digital engineering within the water sector
• Enhance client outcomes through high‑quality, reliable digital delivery

At WSP NZ, we strive to create a positive impact for communities while fostering a supportive and innovative work culture. We welcome talented professionals eager to make a difference.