Engineering Cadet: Learn on the Job in Water Infrastructure

Hyper Activate; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Income continuance

Training & development

Mentoring

Job summary

Stantec is offering a Mechanical Engineering Cadet position in Wellington, New Zealand. The role focuses on learning on the job while supporting site reviews, drawings, and project delivery across water infrastructure projects.

No prior engineering experience is required; the program funds study toward a NZ Diploma in Engineering and provides mentoring, training, and development opportunities within a global company.

Qualifications

• Interest in mechanical engineering and commitment to completing NZ Diploma in Engineering.
• Ability to work in a team and learn on the job.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools (Word/Excel) and readiness to learn CAD/DE systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site visits to review project progress and safety.
• Learn and apply CAD and Digital Engineering tools used by Stantec.
• Support delivery teams by producing drawings or 3D models.
• Assist project management through various project stages.
• Learn data analysis and design calculations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering interest

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Education

NZ Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Stantec is offering a Mechanical Engineering Cadet position in Wellington, New Zealand. The role focuses on learning on the job while supporting site reviews, drawings, and project delivery across water infrastructure projects.

No prior engineering experience is required; the program funds study toward a NZ Diploma in Engineering and provides mentoring, training, and development opportunities within a global company.