Graduate Process Engineer - Water (Feb 2028)

GOTAFE; Dunedin; Vor Ort; NZD 67.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Engineering NZ Accredited

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

Global Network

Professional Support

Flexible Work Environment

Extra Leave

Zusammenfassung

Stantec’s 2027-2028 Graduate Programme in Dunedin invites new graduates in Chemical Engineering to join a two-year development journey across wastewater, drinking water and stormwater projects.

You’ll work with a supportive, global team, receive mentoring for accreditation, and gain hands-on process design experience on local and international assignments.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Assist and prepare process design documents including technical notes, design calculations, reports, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Contribute to the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects and feasibility studies.
• Work across the entire project lifecycle, from concept to design and construction monitoring (onsite).
• Gain exposure to project 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.

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (hon) or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Graduate Process Engineer

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2027) with a Chemical Engineering qualification or related field? 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 Process Engineer at Stantec, you'll work on a variety of exciting projects in the wastewater, drinking water, and stormwater fields. You will join a team that manages infrastructure projects locally and internationally. Projects range from renewing a wastewater main in a suburban street to building a new 250 l/s water treatment plant and storage reservoir to working on a 4000L/s critical wastewater pump station.

You will be based in a central office with easy access to Dunedin's vibrant community. Enjoy an active lifestyle with hiking, surfing, a world-class stadium, wildlife, boutique breweries, bustling cafés, and mountain biking right on your doorstep. You won’t have to travel far to have adventures after work!

Your Role:

• Assist and prepare process design documents including technical notes, design calculations, reports, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Contribute to the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects and feasibility studies.
• Work across the entire project lifecycle, from concept to design and construction monitoring (onsite).
• Gain exposure to project 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.

What You Bring:

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

Eligibility :

• Be a recent graduate or due to finish studies by December 2027
• Preferably have a full clean current driving licence
• Working Rights: Student Visa, Permanent Resident, Citizen

Application Advice and Tips

• Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.
• Applications close 12th April 2027
• Tips on Getting a Job & Working at Stantec: https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/stantec/advice

About Stantec

Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.

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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