Lead Civil Design Engineer: Water & Sanitation Infrastructure

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to join a Queenstown team. You will lead design and planning of water and sanitation infrastructure, oversee project delivery from concept to construction support, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes hydraulic modeling, mentoring junior engineers, liaising with clients and authorities, and contributing to proposals and business development. A Pr.Eng.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Water/Environmental specialization.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• 8+ years in design of water and sanitation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications for water treatment works, pipelines, pump stations, and related facilities.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and analysis for water and wastewater systems.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for design phases.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers and technicians in the design process.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Review designs prepared by team members and consultants.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical support during construction and review contractor submittals.
• Contribute to proposals and business development efforts.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Water/Environmental)

Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

Civil 3D

EPANET

InfoWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to join a Queenstown team. You will lead design and planning of water and sanitation infrastructure, oversee project delivery from concept to construction support, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes hydraulic modeling, mentoring junior engineers, liaising with clients and authorities, and contributing to proposals and business development. A Pr.Eng.