Graduate Civil Structural Engineer - Transport (Feb 2028)

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; Nelson; Sur place; NZD 67 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Engineering NZ Accredited

2-year graduate development programme

Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Global network

Career development

Extra day’s leave

Résumé du poste

Stantec is seeking a Graduate Civil Structural Engineer to join the Nelson Transport team. You will contribute to designs, calculations, and reporting while supporting construction monitoring on regional and national projects.

As a graduate, you will be mentored for professional accreditation and have access to a supportive, collaborative team with flexible working hours and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• New graduate or soon-to-graduate in 2027 with Civil/Structural engineering qualification.
• Interest in transport-related projects and client engagement.
• Eligibility for Engineering NZ accreditation is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to designs, calculations, technical reporting and construction monitoring.
• Work on bridges, retaining walls, road and water structures.
• Model structures using Microstran, SAP2000 or ETABS and prepare drawings.

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formation

Civil/Structural engineering degree

Outils

Microstran

SAP2000

ETABS

Description du poste

Graduate Civil Structural Engineer - Transport

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2027) with a Civil/Structural 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 Structural Engineer based in the Nelson office and working with our Transportation Team, you will contribute to designs, calculations, technical reporting, construction monitoring, and advice for our clients around the region and nationally.

Some of the existing projects this team is involved in include new or existing bridges and other structures, retaining walls, bridge inspections, bridge repairs and new roading or water structures.

Typical tasks for these projects could include:

• Complete structural element designs - this could be concrete, steel or timber
• Assist and complete site inspections with other structural engineers
• Liaise and assist geotechnical engineers to understand their ground investigation requirements and results
• Contribute to reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Structural modelling, typically in Microstran, SAP2000 and ETABs
• Sketching details, by hand, or on the computer to assist in generating drawing packages
• Additionally, you will have opportunities to support other disciplines within the Stantec Nelson Team, which could include water, structural, geotechnical and community development. Collaboration across disciplines is encouraged on various projects

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.

About Stantec

Stantec’s Transport team in New Zealand is proud to deliver accessible and reliable transport options that get people and freight from A to B. Our 220-strong team is proud to work with councils, private sector clients and asset owners with national and international reach. We advise and design across state highways, local roads, rail, ports and more, generating value through smart ideas, pragmatism, resilience, safety and efficient asset management. We’re focused on futureproofing our infrastructure and creating affordable and sustainable transport choices for our clients and communities.

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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