Hydraulic Engineer | Flexible Work & Career Growth

Stantec; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and talent development

Health insurance

Mentorship

Office social events

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand seeks a Hydraulic Engineer to design building hydraulic systems, support diverse projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You’ll contribute to feasibility, design, construction, commissioning, and operation across sectors, strengthening client relationships and delivering quality outcomes.

You will work with senior engineers to grow technical capability and project coordination while aligning with standards and client expectations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level mechanical engineering background is required or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with building services hydraulic systems and standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to contribute ideas and work in a collaborative environment.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status would be favourable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking hydraulic engineering assessments and calculations for the design of building systems.
• Working with a range of clients and stakeholders, including local authorities, government bodies, and commercial organisations.
• Applying strong organisational and time management skills alongside your technical design capability.
• Managing workloads to ensure client needs are met while maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues locally and across the wider Stantec team.
• Building and developing your professional profile internally and externally through successful project delivery.
• Maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness for clients.
• Assisting with project coordination and supporting business development activities.
• Supporting senior engineers and wider project teams to deliver projects on programme, within budget, and to a high technical standard.
• Adhering to professional standards, ethics, and quality procedures.
• Contributing positively to our team culture and supporting a collaborative working environment.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand seeks a Hydraulic Engineer to design building hydraulic systems, support diverse projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You’ll contribute to feasibility, design, construction, commissioning, and operation across sectors, strengthening client relationships and delivering quality outcomes.

You will work with senior engineers to grow technical capability and project coordination while aligning with standards and client expectations in a