Engineering Hydrologist | Climate-Resilient Water Engineer

Tonkin + Taylor; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave option

Professional development

Mentoring program

Wellbeing allowance

Flu vaccinations

Parental leave

Back-to-work coaching

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking an Engineering Hydrologist / Water Engineer to join our growing Water team in New Zealand. The role suits intermediate- to senior-level practitioners with a strong hydrology foundation, applying skills across infrastructure and climate resilience projects.

Primary responsibilities include hydrological investigations, rainfall-runoff modelling, flood estimation, and contributing to flood and water resource studies. Based in any NZ office location, including Christchurch.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering.
• Experience in hydrology, flood estimation, catchment modelling, or water resources assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydrological analysis and modelling tools is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership would be an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and apply hydrology to real-world projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrological investigations, rainfall-runoff modelling, flood estimation and catchment assessments for water-related projects.
• Support flood risk management, climate resilience, hydraulic modelling and flood modelling studies.
• Assist with design and assessment of hydraulic structures, stormwater systems and water infrastructure.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams across the business.
• Engage with clients, councils, infrastructure providers and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Contribute to proposals and client relationship growth where appropriate.
• Support and mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence initiatives.

Skills

Hydrology

Flood estimation

Catchment modelling

Water resources assessments

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering

Job description

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking an Engineering Hydrologist / Water Engineer to join our growing Water team in New Zealand. The role suits intermediate- to senior-level practitioners with a strong hydrology foundation, applying skills across infrastructure and climate resilience projects.

Primary responsibilities include hydrological investigations, rainfall-runoff modelling, flood estimation, and contributing to flood and water resource studies. Based in any NZ office location, including Christchurch.