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Civil / Senior Civil Engineer - Water - Nelson

Stantec

Nelson

On-site

NZD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Civil/Senior Civil Engineer for their Nelson office, focusing on water infrastructure projects. The role involves leading projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. Join a global leader in engineering consultancy and enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements
Learning and Talent Development Programs
Mentoring for your own development
Professional Memberships
Health Insurance
Income Protection Insurance
Life Insurance
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years relevant experience in water infrastructure.
  • Passion for quality and timely project delivery.
  • Developing technical skills and commercial understanding.

Responsibilities

  • Lead assigned projects, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines.
  • Conduct site surveys, produce calculations, and manage client expectations.
  • Develop and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication
Time Management
Interpersonal Skills
Resilience
Agility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil / Senior Civil Engineer - Water - Nelson - ( 240002ZX )

Description

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind .

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Nelson offers a fantastic work-life balance. Known for its stunning landscapes, including golden beaches, national parks, and mountains, Nelson provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and cycling. The region enjoys one of the sunniest climates in New Zealand, making it perfect for year-round outdoor adventures. Nelson has a diverse economy, and Stantec is involved in a significant range of local, national and international projects ensuring great employment and growth opportunities.

About The Role

We are delighted to announce a new opportunity for a Civil/ Senior Civil Engineer to join our busy water team in our Nelson office. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We offer challenging projects to work on, professional career development through project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and the opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.

You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.

Key Aspects Of The Role Will Be

  • Leader on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
  • Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide appropriate solutions
  • Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts.
  • Develop and mentor junior staff
  • Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately
  • Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
  • Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.

What You Will Bring

You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with several years of experience in civil engineering projects, especially in Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.

Attributes That Will Help You Succeed In The Role

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • 5-10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Resilience and agility

What We Offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

  • Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
  • Mentoring for your own development
  • Professional Memberships
  • Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification

Primary Location : New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 21, 2025, 2:31:10 PM

Req ID: 240002ZX

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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