Graduate Hydraulic Engineer – Water Systems & Design

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

5 weeks annual leave

NDY network of 22,000+ specialists

Job summary

NDY, A Tetra Tech Company, is recruiting for its two‑year graduate program in New Zealand. You will develop consulting and technical skills, work with clients, rotate across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience from sketch to site while building confidence as a trusted adviser.

You will join social and networking events, participate in rotations, and gain exposure to live projects across building sectors, under mentoring and leadership support.

Qualifications

• Near completion of, or recently completed, a mechanical, civil or building services engineering degree
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Curious mindset with problem solving skills
• Available to start in 2027
• Full New Zealand working rights for the duration of the program

Responsibilities

• Design potable and non-potable water supply, sanitary and trade waste drainage systems
• Design stormwater, roof drainage and recycled water systems
• Coordinate with architecture, structural and building services
• Prepare drawings, schematics, schedules and calculations
• Visit sites to observe installation and work with contractors
• Support client meetings and present clear options

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Curious mindset

Starting 2027

Education

Mechanical/Civil or Building Services degree

Tools

Hydraulic design tools

Job description

NDY, A Tetra Tech Company, is recruiting for its two‑year graduate program in New Zealand. You will develop consulting and technical skills, work with clients, rotate across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience from sketch to site while building confidence as a trusted adviser.

You will join social and networking events, participate in rotations, and gain exposure to live projects across building sectors, under mentoring and leadership support.