Principal Water Treatment Engineer – Lead NZ Projects

Stantec

Wellington

On-site

NZD 234,000 - 286,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Talent Development

Mentoring

Health Insurance

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Principal Water Treatment Process Engineer to lead high‑impact water treatment projects across the country and beyond. You will drive technical excellence, mentor staff and collaborate with clients to deliver resilient, sustainable infrastructure.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication with stakeholders, and the ability to manage budgets and timelines while shaping innovative water treatment solutions.

Qualifications

Specialist expertise in water treatment processes.
Ability to lead technical teams across projects.
Experience in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in water treatment processes.
Lead projects and manage budgets, scope and risk.
Identify, develop and mentor technical staff.
Contribute to client relationships and business opportunities.
Support proposal development and bid materials.
Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to present technical solutions.
Ensure timely delivery of outputs within budget.

Skills

Water Treatment

Technical leadership

Project management

Mentoring staff

Business development

Proposal development

Client communication

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Job description

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication with stakeholders, and the ability to manage budgets and timelines while shaping innovative water treatment solutions.

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