Principal Water Treatment Process Engineer

Jobspace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Talent Development

Mentoring

Professional Memberships

Health Insurance

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Principal Water Treatment Process Engineer to lead technical excellence across water treatment projects. You will drive design quality, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver resilient infrastructure.

Based in Wellington/Auckland, you will shape solutions for drinking water, wastewater, and groundwater, contributing to national initiatives and international work while advancing sustainable outcomes for communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in process engineering with emphasis on water treatment.
• Ability to lead technical teams and projects.
• Knowledge of design standards and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in process engineering focused on Water Treatment.
• Provide national technical leadership on projects, including people, budgets, scope and risk.
• Identify, develop, and mentor technical staff.
• Contribute to business development through client relationships and opportunities.
• Participate in proposal and bid development to support BD activities.

Skills

Water treatment

Technical leadership

Project management

Mentoring staff

Client relationships

Job description

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Principal Water Treatment Process Engineer to lead technical excellence across water treatment projects. You will drive design quality, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver resilient infrastructure.

Based in Wellington/Auckland, you will shape solutions for drinking water, wastewater, and groundwater, contributing to national initiatives and international work while advancing sustainable outcomes for communities.