Intermediate Civil Engineer – Stormwater Auckland

Awa Environmental Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Great offices in Ponsonby

Collaborative team

Job summary

Awa Environmental Limited in Auckland seeks an Intermediate Civil Engineer - Stormwater to design and deliver stormwater solutions for Auckland and NZ projects.

You will perform hydrological and hydraulic assessments, plan pipe networks and wetlands, and support consents and approvals with councils and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 4–8 years’ stormwater or civil infra experience
• Strong hydrology and flood-risk understanding
• Experience designing pipe networks, detention systems, wetlands
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, GIS or hydraulic modelling tools
• Familiarity with NZ guidelines and standards

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments and design pipe networks, culverts and wetlands.
• Interpret modelling outputs and translate into practical engineering solutions.
• Develop integrated stormwater solutions considering water quality and resilience.
• Prepare technical assessments and reports to support consents and approvals.
• Support project delivery, budgets and client/council engagement.
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers.

Skills

Stormwater design

Hydrology

2D modelling

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

GIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

Job description

The opportunity

Our work ranges from engineering and consenting for large residential and industrial developments to landscape assessments of roads and wetlands, and the building of sophisticated flood models for urban catchments and major transport infrastructure.

Whether leading delivery or contributing specialist expertise, we work closely with iwi, partners, and stakeholders to achieve positive results for our clients, always with heart and excellence.

With exciting projects and opportunities ahead, we are seeking an exceptional Intermediate Civil Engineer - Stormwater to provide civil engineering design with a focus on stormwater for our clients in Auckland and across New Zealand. Your skills will also complement our team of water specialists, environmental engineers, hydraulic modellers and scientists in the fields of water infrastructure and land development.

What you'll be doing

• Stormwater design: Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments and design pipe networks, culverts, open channels, stormwater management devices and wetlands.
• Catchment planning and modelling: Interpret hydrological and hydraulic modelling outputs and translate findings into practical engineering solutions, including flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements.
• Environmental solutions: Develop integrated stormwater solutions that consider water quality, ecology, landscape, flood resilience and community outcomes.
• Consenting and approvals: Prepare technical assessments, engineering calculations, flood assessment reports, design reports and documentation to support resource consents and Engineering Approvals.
• Project delivery: Take ownership of assigned work, managing technical deliverables, budgets and programmes while maintaining strong relationships with clients and councils.
• Construction: Support construction delivery through site inspections, design clarification, contractor coordination and construction monitoring.
• Collaboration and mentoring: Work closely with other disciplines and provide technical support and guidance to graduate and junior engineers.

Primary work location

Auckland

About you

We are looking for someone with sound technical foundations, a practical approach to engineering and a genuine interest in improving our environment and benefitting our communities that use them.

You will ideally bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and approximately 4–8 years' relevant experience in stormwater or civil infrastructure engineering.
• Strong understanding of hydrology, pipe and open channels, flood risk assessment, water quality treatment and stormwater management.
• Experience designing stormwater infrastructure, including pipe networks, culverts, detention systems, swales, wetlands and water-sensitive design devices.
• Ability to interpret catchment models and 2D hydraulic modelling outputs and incorporate them into engineering design.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software, which may include Civil 3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, SSA or similar.
• Familiarity with Auckland Council guidelines, including GD01, the Auckland Unitary Plan, relevant New Zealand Standards and local authority codes of practice.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate technical reports, engineering calculations and consent documentation.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with clients, councils, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• An inquisitive mindset, willingness to share knowledge and a commitment to producing practical, constructable outcomes.

It would also be great if you have

• Construction monitoring, contract administration or NZS 3910 experience.
• Experience coordinating subconsultants and managing project budgets.
• An interest in Te Ao Māori and incorporating cultural and environmental values into engineering outcomes.
• Experience using emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve engineering workflows and project outcomes.
• Professional chartership, or progressing towards.

Above all, we're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys collaborating with others and wants to contribute to Awa's technical capability and team culture.

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Auckland

Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, Awa offers:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Great offices in the heart of Ponsonby
• Talented, friendly and collaborative team