Graduate Hydraulics Engineer: Design Water Systems & Grow

NDY

Auckland

On-site

NZD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

NDY, a Tetra Tech company, offers a two-year graduate program in hydraulic services design. You will work on live projects across health, education, commercial and mixed-use sectors, gaining early ownership with mentoring and practical site exposure.

You’ll develop consulting and technical skills, rotating across disciplines, joining client meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions to grow confidence as a trusted adviser. Start in 2027 with NZ working rights.

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 of potable and non potable water supply, sanitary and trade waste drainage
  • Design of stormwater, roof drainage and recycled water systems
  • Coordinate with the other building disciplines including 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

Education

Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Building Services Engineering

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Job description

NDY, a Tetra Tech company, offers a two-year graduate program in hydraulic services design. You will work on live projects across health, education, commercial and mixed-use sectors, gaining early ownership with mentoring and practical site exposure.

You’ll develop consulting and technical skills, rotating across disciplines, joining client meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions to grow confidence as a trusted adviser. Start in 2027 with NZ working rights.

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