Digital Engineering Technician - Auckland

McConnell Dowell; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell in Auckland is looking for a Digital Engineering Technician to join our head office team. You will develop 3D models and manage design documentation to support multi-disciplinary civil projects across tender to execution.

Role requires a Diploma/ Degree in Engineering and at least 3 years in construction, with strong REVIT, Civil3D, Inventor, AutoCAD and Navisworks skills to deliver safe, efficient digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry with exposure to site and construction activities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative detailed solutions to technical issues.
• Knowledge of NZ and international codes including ISO 19650 and Safety in Design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage 3D models to support temporary and permanent works designs.
• Produce and manage design and modelling documentation per the management system.
• Coordinate inputs from project stakeholders in a federated model using common data environments.
• Develop modelling information such as earthworks, sequencing, and construction methodology.
• Maintain modelling libraries and support digital modelling across projects.
• Assist with pre-qualifications, bids, and project visualisations.

Skills

BIM software proficiency

Construction experience

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Engineering

Tools

REVIT

Civil3D

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Advance Steel

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We now have an opportunity for a Digital Engineering Technician to join the McConnell Dowell Family at our Head office in Auckland.

With a healthy pipeline of future work and an excellent team culture, it is an exciting time to join the McConnell Dowell Family.

Reporting to the Digital Engineering Manager the Digital Engineering Technician role is responsible for providing support to the engineering team across multi-disciplined civil engineering projects ranging from infrastructure transportation, roading, structural, and water & wastewater, throughout the entire project cycle from tender to execution.

About the role

• Develop and manage 3D models to support temporary and permanent works designs in line with the Digital Engineering Execution Plan.
• Produce and manage design and modelling documentation and deliverables in line with the McConnell Dowell management system.
• Manage and document inputs from project stakeholders in a federated model using common data environments.
• Develop associated modelling information such as earthworks and excavation sequencing, construction sequencing and construction methodology.
• Develop, utilise and maintain modelling libraries.
• Identify, assess and mitigate safety and environmental hazards that may arise during the fabrication, installation and use of temporary and permanent works. Design and model the works to reduce to as low as reasonably practicable such safety and environmental hazards.
• Prepare documentation and presentation material for pre-qualifications, bids and projects including visualisations.
• Provide feedback to the design and project personnel on construction details and technical documentation.
• Assist the Engineering, bid and delivery teams in the use of digital modelling techniques and software.
• Required for site work or to support projects out of Auckland when necessary.

What we’ll need from you

• Diploma/ Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the construction industry with exposure to site and construction activities in general and temporary works.
• Demonstrated capability in development of innovative detailed solutions to technical, complex issues.
• Competent understanding of relevant New Zealand and international codes and standards including ISO 19650, national guidelines for Digital Engineering and the Safety in Design process.
• Listens and takes personal responsibility for accurately communicating information and expressing ideas and innovations in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate means.
• Plans and organizes their own time and tasks, correctly undertaking activities to meet objectives.
• Works effectively in a team to achieve team objectives. Demonstrates a flexible approach to changing situations, requirements and priorities. Remains effective and resilient in the face of challenge.
• Strong oral and written presentation ability linked with sound relationship and integrity record.
• Competent in the use of relevant software such as MS Teams, Office and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in BIM relevant software such as REVIT, Civil3D, Inventor, Advance Steel, AutoCAD and Navisworks.

Don’t tick all the boxes but you’re still excited about this opportunity? We’re dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.