Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings (Feb 2028)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Spot bonuses

Banking discounts

Extra day off

Mentoring

Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec’s Auckland office is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join a NZ-accredited 2-year development programme. As a new graduate, you’ll contribute to building services projects across healthcare, commercial, residential, and mission-critical infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience in HVAC, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

You’ll work within a collaborative team, receive mentoring through Engineering New Zealand Accreditation, and benefit from flexible working environments

Qualifications

• New graduate with Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support building services design from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate on HVAC, energy efficiency, and sustainability solutions.
• Contribute to projects across healthcare, commercial, residential, and mission-critical sectors.

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Auckland

Are you a new graduate with a Mechanical Engineering tertiary qualification and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2027-2028 Graduate Programme!

Fantastic perks we provide:

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme
• NZD74,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.
• Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance.
• You will be connected to our international Developing Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Mechanical Engineers do?

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Stantec’s Auckland office, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting building services projects across various sectors, including healthcare, commercial, residential, and mission‑critical infrastructure. You will join a vibrant and diverse team, collaborating on innovative projects both locally and internationally, contributing to high‑impact developments across New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific region.

Your work will span the entire project lifecycle, from concept design to construction and commissioning. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in mechanical systems design, from HVAC and energy efficiency to critical infrastructure and sustainability solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with a variety of clients, ranging from local government bodies and private developers to large‑scale, mission‑critical facilities.

You will be based in our newly fitted‑out office located near the domain with access to Auckland’s vibrant urban lifestyle. Whether you’re exploring the nearby parks, visiting museums, or enjoying Auckland’s café scene, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to unwind after work.

At Stantec, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment where you’ll continue to learn, grow, and contribute to projects that make a real difference to communities and industries. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of building services engineering!

About Stantec

Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end‑to‑end projects for our clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation. Specialising in mission‑critical facilities such as data centres and healthcare, our team of 100 brings expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, electrical, structural, and sustainability engineering to local projects. We’re proud to put user needs at the centre of every design.

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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