Principal Water Engineer

Engage Recruitment Support; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Babbage in Auckland is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design and deliver water infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. You will assess needs, develop designs, prepare reports, and ensure projects meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Two senior roles are available in Auckland for a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week), with salary range between $100,000 and $140,000 plus company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects from concept (preparing briefs and fee estimates) to construction
• Develop and review technical designs, reports, and models
• Construction management and contract administration
• Collaborate closely with clients, councils, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Act as a trusted advisor and contribute to strategic decision‑making
• Ensure projects meet regulatory standards and sustainability objectives

Job description

Job Description

This role designs and delivers water infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems. The engineer assesses network needs, develops technical designs, prepares reports and ensures projects meet safety, environmental and regulatory standards. Assist in managing projects from early planning to construction, working closely with councils, contractors and other engineering teams. The role ensures water systems are safe, reliable and sustainable for communities across New Zealand.

• 2 x positions open for Senior Infrastructure Engineers in the Water discipline based in Auckland
• Full-Time Permanent role - 40 hours per week
• Salary range between $100,000- $140,000 plus company benefits

At Babbage, we’re committed to creating smart, resilient, and sustainable water systems for communities across New Zealand. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the networks that deliver clean water, manage stormwater, and protect our environment.

This is more than just pipes and pumps – it’s about engineering better outcomes for people and place. Whether it’s upgrading aging assets, designing for climate resilience, or advising on long‑term water strategies, your work will make a lasting difference.

Your Role

As a senior member of our water infrastructure team, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and a proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects such as Three Waters. Key will be your hands‑on experience in the design, planning, and delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, working across public and private sector clients.

• Lead and deliver projects from concept (preparing briefs and fee estimates) to construction
• Develop and review technical designs, reports, and models
• Construction management and contract administration
• Collaborate closely with clients, councils, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Act as a trusted advisor and contribute to strategic decision‑making
• Ensure projects meet regulatory standards and sustainability objectives