Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water Systems (Mentored)

Collaw; Christchurch; Remote; NZD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate development programme

Competitive salary NZD74,000 base

Medical insurance

Global network

Professional mentoring

Flexible hours

Job summary

Stantec’s 2027-2028 Graduate Programme offers recent graduates a pathway into water engineering, with mentoring, accreditation support, and exposure to local and international projects.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water in Christchurch, you’ll contribute to drinking water and wastewater projects, work with multidisciplinary teams, and grow through a structured development plan including flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (hon) or similar.
• Motivated, pragmatic, and eager to learn across various disciplines.
• Strong interest in water engineering.
• Demonstrated personal leadership qualities and thrive in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Design infrastructure to support safe drinking water and sanitation projects.
• Assist in preparing mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate projects.
• Support field installation activities as required.
• Gain exposure to project and programme management.

Skills

Recent graduate

Motivated

Eager to learn

Water engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (hon)

Job description

Stantec’s 2027-2028 Graduate Programme offers recent graduates a pathway into water engineering, with mentoring, accreditation support, and exposure to local and international projects.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water in Christchurch, you’ll contribute to drinking water and wastewater projects, work with multidisciplinary teams, and grow through a structured development plan including flexible hours.