Intermediate Water Engineer

Pattle Delamore Partners Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Fully subsidised health insurance and

Income protection

Additional annual leave via salarySacr

Salary top-up for parental leave

Professional membership fee coverage

Mentoring from experienced engineers

Exposure to diverse water projects

Clear career progression pathways

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

PDP is a respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence, and we are seeking an Intermediate Water Engineer with experience in water, wastewater and stormwater to work across a wide range of projects in Aotearoa. You will undertake investigation and design, prepare calculations, drawings and reports, and contribute to safety by design and risk management.

You’ll also participate in construction monitoring, project management, and client delivery across local

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Natural Resources Engineering.
• 3-4 years’ experience in three-waters engineering investigation, design and construction monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Investigation and design of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
• Preparation of design calculations, drawings and reports.
• Understanding of Safety by Design and Risk Management.
• Construction monitoring.
• Work with clients from local authorities to private companies.
• Project management.
• Support PDP profile-raising activities including conference presentations and publications.
• Checking design calculations done by junior engineers.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Natural Resources Engineering

Job description

Water Engineer

Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) is a respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence. Across Aotearoa, we partner with clients and communities, working within our environment to deliver lasting solutions for people and place through our multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, planners, and advisors.

We are looking for an Intermediate Engineer with experience in water, wastewater and stormwater (three-waters) who will be given opportunity to work across a wide variety of projects and further develop their skills and leadership expertise.

What you’ll do

• Investigation and design of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
• Preparation of design calculations, drawings and reports.
• Understanding of Safety by Design and Risk Management.
• Construction monitoring.
• Work with a range of clients from local authorities to private companies.
• Project management.
• Support PDP profile-raising activities including conference presentations and technical publications.
• Checking of design calculations done by junior engineers.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Natural Resources Engineering.
• 3-4 years’ experience in three-waters engineering investigation, design and construction monitoring.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical report writing.
• Creative thinking to develop innovative and sound solutions from basic principles.
• A collegiate, team-player attitude.

Why join PDP?

• Competitive salary and annual remuneration reviews.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Fully subsidised health insurance and income protection.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave through salary sacrifice.
• Salary top-up for primary carers on parental leave.
• Professional membership fee coverage and support for further study.
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced engineers and technical leaders.
• Exposure to a diverse range of water infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
• Clear career progression pathways and opportunities for professional growth.
• Opportunities to get involved in our sustainability, community, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives.

About PDP

PDP is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading environmental science, engineering and advisory consultancies.

Guided by our purpose, Today Shapes Tomorrow, we care deeply about delivering solutions for our clients and communities that meet today’s needs, while providing for the future.

Join our multi-disciplinary team, and help create innovative and enduring outcomes for people, place, economy, and environment.