Lead Hydraulic Engineer

Aurecon; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Aurecon as a Lead Hydraulic Engineer to work on impactful hydraulic solutions across New Zealand. You'll lead a high-performing team, drive the hydraulics capability, and collaborate on diverse projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy a culture of inclusivity and access to competitive benefits.

Benefits

4% employer contribution to KiwiSaver

Flexible work hours and locations

Highly competitive paid parental leave

Cultural holiday swaps

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience post-graduation in a similar role.
• Proven success in delivering exceptional client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic capability with oversight of technical quality.
• Deliver hydraulic designs for large, complex projects from concept to completion.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client Relationship Building

Hydraulic Design

Mentoring

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

What’s the mahi?

Join our Buildings team as a Lead Hydraulic Engineer in either our Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland office, Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington office or our Ōtautahi/Christchurch office. Make your mark as part of a team delivering innovative and impactful hydraulic solutions across Aotearoa.

In this role, you’ll join our Built Environment team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, government, education, and healthcare sectors. You’ll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, bringing your technical expertise to the table while building trusted, long-term relationships.

You will be joining a well established and high performing team that delivers some of New Zealand’s premier projects, leading the Hydraulics capability nationally. We’re looking for someone who is ready to take the next step in their career.

This is more than just a role—it’s a chance to work on projects that leave a legacy for all of Aotearoa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Hydraulics Capability: with oversight of the technical quality and driving a high standard of delivery

• Deliver Hydraulic designs for large, complex, and iconic projects from concept stage to construction completion.

• Client Engagement: Build authentic, long-lasting relationships with clients.

• Technical mastery and deep understanding of local standards and regulations, including experience with the New Zealand Building Code and NZS 3500.

• Inspire and guide: Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their growth and enabling the team to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

• Technical eminence: Recognised for expertise within the Buildings team, with a proven track record of contributing to successful project delivery and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

Join our team and advance your career by collaborating with technical experts on diverse projects. You'll gain invaluable experience, learn from industry leaders, and develop the skills to grow into future leadership roles.

What are we looking for from you?

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering(Mechanical) or Engineering Technology

• Proven experience in a similar role with ideally 10+ years’ experience post-graduation

• Proven success in building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional client engagement.

What’s in it for me?
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident that your voice will be heard. We don't just claim that we're inclusive and innovative, it's proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we're always seeking new ways to prove (and improve!) our commitment to diversity.

In May 2023 we were the first engineering company in Aotearoa to receive the Gender Tick, led by our people for our people.

Our Māori strategy (He Rautaki Māori) won two Good Design awards in 2022 for its outstanding contribution in bringing Te Āo Māori and digital innovation into operations and decision-making processes.

On top of this, you will have access to competitive remuneration, a 4% employer contribution to KiwiSaver, flexible work hours and locations, working holidays, and remote work options. Outside of work, you will be further supported with benefits such as highly competitive paid parental leave, cultural holiday swaps, one of the best employee (and their family) wellbeing platforms in the country, and more!

Ready to bring ideas to life?
Then please apply now! We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self!

We know that people from historically or currently marginalised backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match all the advertisement criteria exactly - if this advert has piqued your interest and your experience may not align fully then we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Remember, it's your potential and how you bring ideas to life which are important.

Your background, unique needs, and individuality are valued here. We are committed to ensuring that you are well supported so that our recruitment process is fair, equitable, inclusive, and available to everyone. Please let us know what adjustments or support you need to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.

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