Graduate Civil Engineer - Water (Feb 2028)

HTU; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZ Accredited program

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Global network

Mentorship

Flexible hours

Job summary

Stantec’s Auckland office seeks a Graduate Civil Engineer to work on projects that deliver safe drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. You will refine your engineering skills from feasibility to construction and gain exposure to design work.

You’ll be mentored to progress toward Engineering New Zealand accreditation within a two-year graduate development programme, with a NZD74,000 base salary and flexible work options, plus insurance and global networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Civil Engineering degree (honours) or equivalent.
• Motivated, pragmatic and eager to learn across disciplines.
• Strong interest in water engineering and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Work across the project lifecycle from concept to design and construction monitoring (onsite).
• Gain exposure to project management and client management.
• Collaborate with national and international industry experts on 3 waters projects.

Skills

Water engineering

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (hon) or equivalent

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2027) with a Civil Engineering qualification? Do you aspire to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2027-2028 Graduate Programme and kickstart your career with us!

Fantastic perks:

• Engineering NZ Accredited : 2-year graduate development programme.
• Competitive Salary: NZD74,000 base salary plus benefits such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.
• Insurance: Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Global Network: Connect with our international Developing Professionals Group for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• Professional Support: Get mentored for your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and personal career development.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible working hours and excellent employee benefits.

What you’ll do?

As a Graduate Civil Engineer based in Stantec’s Auckland office, you will be working on projects that ensure we manage all 3 waters safely and sustainably. From ensuring clean fresh water is delivered to our communities, to managing wastewater to protect the environment, to preventing flooding across neighbourhoods during storms, we’ve done it before.

You will work in the detail of our projects so that you can focus and develop your engineering skills solving real world problems. You will also get exposure to design work from feasibility through to construction.

Some projects that our grads have been involved in recently:

• Upgrading wastewater networks and wastewater transmission systems (pumpstations and pipelines) within Auckland region,
• Assess and design wastewater, water and stormwater upgrades for the Department of Corrections,
• Upgrading potable water supply networks across different neighbourhoods,
• Stormwater hydrological and hydraulic assessments to design road drainage and culvert details for Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery

Some day to day tasks include:

• Assessing stormwater catchments and peak flows for different design storm events
• Civil pipeline design for new 3Waters networks across Auckland
• Site visits to understand real life constraints and opportunities for development
• Using CAD/Civil3D software to develop designs and assist with drawings.
• Using design software to analyze hydraulics of pipelines
• Performing data analysis and design calculations.
• Attending workshops, training, and career development opportunities.
• Reviewing drawings and designs for construction projects.
• Assisting with work on drinking water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Developing risk registers, schedule of quantities, basis of payments and project specification documentation
• Writing risk assessments, reports, memos, and other project management documentation.

Your Role:

• Work across the entire project lifecycle, from concept to design and construction monitoring (onsite).
• Gain exposure to project management and client management.
• Join a large, nurturing, and diverse team that works on local, national and international projects.
• Collaborate with and learn from national and international industry experts.

What You Bring:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (hon) or equivalent
• Motivated, pragmatic, and eager to learn across various disciplines
• Strong interest in water engineering
• Demonstrated personal leadership qualities and thrive in challenging environments

Eligibility :

• Be a recent graduate or due to finish studies by December 2027
• Preferably have a full clean current driving licence
• Working Rights: Student Visa, Permanent Resident, Citizen

About Stantec

Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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