Graduate Water Engineer: Mentored & Flexible Hours

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engineering NZ Accredited

Base salary NZD74k

Insurance: health cover

Global network

Mentoring for NZ Engineering Accred

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is offering a 2027-2028 Graduate Programme for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water. You will join a collaborative team delivering safe drinking water and sanitation projects across local and international communities.

The role provides a two-year development path with mentorship, Engineering NZ accreditation support, and a starting base salary of NZD74,000 plus benefits. Flexible hours and global networking opportunities are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work across the project lifecycle from optioneering to construction monitoring.
• Gain exposure to project and programme management and client management.
• Join a large, nurturing, diverse team on local, national and international projects.
• Collaborate with in-house national and international industry experts.
• Support design and review of mechanical systems for water infrastructure.
• Assist with coordination across disciplines and documentation during construction.

Skills

Motivated

Pragmatic

Eager to learn

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (hon)

Job description

Stantec in New Zealand is offering a 2027-2028 Graduate Programme for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water. You will join a collaborative team delivering safe drinking water and sanitation projects across local and international communities.

The role provides a two-year development path with mentorship, Engineering NZ accreditation support, and a starting base salary of NZD74,000 plus benefits. Flexible hours and global networking opportunities are available.