Magnet Engineering Intern

Open Star Technologies Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and talent development

Mentoring for development

Professional memberships

Health Insurance & Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer to provide civil engineering expertise across tendering, contract management, and MSQA activities for capital transport projects.

You will manage construction contracts as Engineer's Representative or Principal's Representative, support procurement, perform constructability reviews, monitor finances, and build trusted relationships with clients and contractors. The role also emphasises mentoring and professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification e.g. BEng. NZCE, BEngTech, Dip Eng.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant professional experience in contracts engineering and/ or contract management
• Demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure or transport projects
• Strong investigation, analytical and report writing skills.
• Able to build trust and provide support to peers and clients.
• Experience in both the public and private sectors.
• Have a strong interest in professional development and building a challenging career in transport engineering.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction contracts, including acting as Engineer's Representative or Principal's Representative
• Supporting procurement processes including tender preparation and evaluation
• Undertaking constructability reviews of designs, specifications, and drawings
• Monitoring project financials, tracking progress, and reporting on performance
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• Managing project documentation and maintaining accurate records in line with client and quality requirements
• Coordinating with local authorities, community stakeholders, and project teams to minimise disruption during construction
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and team members to support capability development

Skills

Contracts engineering

Tender evaluation

Reporting skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

BEng / NZCE / BEngTech / Dip Eng

Job description

Senior Contracts Engineer – Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure.

Stantec's Transport team in New Zealand is proud to deliver accessible and reliable transport options that get people and freight from A to B. Our 220‑strong team is proud to work with local authorities and councils on efforts spanning state highways, rail, road safety, disaster preparedness, and asset management. We're focused on futureproofing our infrastructure and creating smarter transport choices for our clients and communities.

Description

To provide civil engineering technical expertise and knowledge to contribute to the successful delivery of tender/contract documentation, procurement/tendering, construction contract management, and monitoring, surveillance, and quality assurance (MSQA) activities for our client's capital projects.

This opportunity offers you the chance to work on rewarding projects and use your technical know‑how together with your investigation, analytical and construction management skills to deliver excellent service to our key and emerging clients in New Zealand.

Day to day tasks would involve

• Managing construction contracts, including acting as Engineer's Representative or Principal's Representative
• Supporting procurement processes including tender preparation and evaluation
• Undertaking constructability reviews of designs, specifications, and drawings
• Monitoring project financials, tracking progress, and reporting on performance
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• Managing project documentation and maintaining accurate records in line with client and quality requirements
• Coordinating with local authorities, community stakeholders, and project teams to minimise disruption during construction
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and team members to support capability development

To be successful for this role you'll need

• Relevant technical qualification e.g. BEng. NZCE, BEngTech, Dip Eng.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant professional experience in contracts engineering and/ or contract management
• Demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure or transport projects
• Strong investigation, analytical and report writing skills.
• Able to build trust and provide support to peers and clients.
• Experience in both the public and private sectors.
• Have a strong interest in professional development and building a challenging career in transport engineering.

What we offer

• Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.
• Flexible Working Arrangements including provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working
• Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships
• Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
• Mental Health and Wellbeing programme
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for our employees
• Social Club – sports, clubs, shows, fun events
• An inclusive workplace

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Job details

Primary Location : New Zealand‑Wellington‑Wellington

Organization : BC‑3102 Transpt‑NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full‑time

Job Posting : Aug 16, 2026, 7:10:03 PM

Req ID : CO

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans