Junior Civil Engineer

Fluid Recruitment; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment in Tauranga is seeking a motivated Junior Civil Engineer to join an established consultancy. You will gain practical experience across land development and civil infrastructure projects throughout the Bay of Plenty, working with an experienced team to design and deliver residential and commercial developments.

You will receive mentoring from senior engineers, gradually assuming more responsibility as you learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
• 1+ years Civil engineering experience preferred.
• Interest in land development and civil infrastructure.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with civil engineering design for residential, commercial and land development projects.
• Supporting design of stormwater, wastewater and water supply infrastructure.
• Undertaking basic earthworks calculations and assisting with civil design assessments.
• Preparing reports, calculations, drawings and supporting documentation.
• Using Civil 3D, AutoCAD and other relevant design software.
• Supporting senior engineers with project coordination, design reviews and delivery.
• Attending site visits and gaining practical exposure to construction activities.
• Collaborating with other disciplines and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Civil Engineer to join an established engineering consultancy in Tauranga. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or engineer in the early stages of their career to gain practical experience across a varied portfolio of land development and civil infrastructure projects throughout the Bay of Plenty.

Working alongside an experienced team of civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, you will be involved in the design and delivery of residential and commercial developments. The role will provide exposure to several areas of civil engineering, allowing you to build your technical knowledge, develop your design capabilities and gain an understanding of how projects progress from initial concepts through to construction.

You will receive support and guidance from senior engineers while gradually taking on more responsibility as your experience develops. This position would suit someone who is motivated to learn, enjoys problem-solving and is looking to establish a long-term career within a collaborative engineering environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with civil engineering design for residential, commercial and land development projects.
• Supporting the design of stormwater, wastewater and water supply infrastructure.
• Undertaking basic earthworks calculations and assisting with civil design assessments.
• Preparing engineering reports, calculations, technical drawings and supporting documentation.
• Using Civil 3D, AutoCAD and other relevant engineering design software.
• Supporting senior engineers with project coordination, design reviews and delivery requirements.
• Attending site visits and gaining practical exposure to construction activities.
• Working alongside other technical disciplines and developing relationships with project stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

We are interested in hearing from recent civil engineering graduates or those with up to three years' industry experience who are looking to develop their technical capabilities within a consultancy environment. You will hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification and have a genuine interest in land development and civil infrastructure.

You do not need to have extensive design experience, as this is an opportunity to continue developing your skills with the support of experienced engineers. However, a basic understanding of civil engineering principles, an interest in design and the ability to apply your academic knowledge to practical projects will be beneficial.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is willing to learn, comfortable asking questions and keen to take on new challenges. Good communication and organisational skills will also be important, as you will be working across different projects and collaborating with colleagues from various engineering disciplines.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification.
• 1+ years of Civil engineering experience
• An interest in land development, subdivision and civil infrastructure.
• A basic understanding of civil design principles and engineering standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D would be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to begin or develop your civil engineering career within an established consultancy, gaining exposure to a range of projects across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty. You will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals across civil, structural and geotechnical engineering, providing a broader understanding of how different disciplines contribute to successful project delivery.

The business offers a supportive environment where junior engineers are encouraged to develop their technical capabilities, build confidence and progressively take on more responsibility. With ongoing mentoring and professional development, this is an opportunity to establish a strong foundation for your longer-term engineering career.

We view diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.

For a confidential discussion around this position, please contact Caleb Boswell on 027 459 6549 or [e-mail].