Engineering Hydrologist: Flexible Work & Climate Resilience

Tonkin & Taylor Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Wellbeing allowance

Parental leave

Back-to-work coaching

Overtime paid

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking an Engineering Hydrologist / Water Engineer to apply hydrology and engineering to infrastructure, flood risk and climate resilience across Aotearoa and the Pacific. The role suits an intermediate- to senior-level practitioner with consulting, local government, or water-related experience, working within a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time position offers variety across hydrology, hydraulic modelling, reporting and client engagement, with offices in Auckland,

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering.
• Experience in hydrology, flood estimation or catchment modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydrological analysis and modelling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Chartered status, or progress toward chartership, would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrological investigations and rainfall-runoff modelling.
• Support flood risk management and climate resilience studies.
• Assist with hydraulic structures, stormwater systems and water infrastructure design.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and design documentation.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams across the business.
• Engage with clients, councils and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals and client relationship growth.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical initiatives.

Skills

Hydrology

Flood estimation

Catchment modelling

Water resources assessments

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Chartered status (advantage)

Education

Degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering

Tools

Hydrological modelling tools

Job description

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking an Engineering Hydrologist / Water Engineer to apply hydrology and engineering to infrastructure, flood risk and climate resilience across Aotearoa and the Pacific. The role suits an intermediate- to senior-level practitioner with consulting, local government, or water-related experience, working within a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time position offers variety across hydrology, hydraulic modelling, reporting and client engagement, with offices in Auckland,