Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer – Transport

GOTAFE; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZ Accredited Programme

Spot bonuses

Banking discounts

Extra day of leave

Health insurance (Southern Cross)

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Graduate Civil Structural Engineer for the Transport team in Nelson. You will contribute to designs, calculations, reports and construction monitoring for regional and national projects.

Based in Nelson, you’ll work on bridges, retaining walls, road and water structures with mentorship toward Engineering NZ accreditation and a flexible, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• New graduate or soon-to-graduate in 2027 with Civil/Structural qualification.
• Accredited engineering programme exposure preferred.
• Willingness to develop toward Engineering NZ accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to designs, calculations, and technical reporting.
• Support construction monitoring and client advisory.
• Perform structural modelling and prepare drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate across disciplines within Stantec Nelson Team.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering

Design calculations

Site inspections

Report writing

Structural modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Microstran

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Graduate Civil Structural Engineer for the Transport team in Nelson. You will contribute to designs, calculations, reports and construction monitoring for regional and national projects.

Based in Nelson, you’ll work on bridges, retaining walls, road and water structures with mentorship toward Engineering NZ accreditation and a flexible, supportive work environment.