Project Engineer

Watercare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Watercare is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Programme Delivery team in Central Auckland. You will provide on-site construction supervision and project engineering support across water treatment projects, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Collaborating with project teams, contractors and operations, you will help integrate assets into the broader operational environment. A strong technical background and hands-on site experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years' construction/water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Experience supervising safety and quality across multiple sites.
• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site construction supervision and project engineering support.
• Champion safety and quality to meet standards.
• Support the Project Manager with construction activities.
• Work with project, contractor and operational teams for asset integration.

Skills

Construction supervision

Project engineering

Safety and quality

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

## Project EngineerApply: Central Auckland: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 14, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR101389**He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare** Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata*When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy* There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment. **He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role**Join Watercare's Programme Delivery team and play a hands-on role in delivering infrastructure that supports Auckland's growing communities.This is an opportunity to bring your engineering and construction expertise to the delivery of water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. Working closely with project, construction and operational teams, you'll provide on-site engineering and construction supervision, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and successfully integrated into our operational environment.The role is currently working across our Clarks Beach and Waiuku sites, so you'll enjoy being close to project delivery and seeing the impact of your work first-hand.In this role, you will:* Provide construction supervision and project engineering support across treatment plant projects.* Champion safety and quality, ensuring work meets the required standards and specifications.* Support the Project Manager with construction and project management activities, helping identify and resolve issues as they arise.* Work closely with project, contractor and operational teams to support successful asset integration and project delivery.**Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you**You'll be an experienced engineer who enjoys working in a practical, site-based environment and collaborating with a range of people to deliver successful project outcomes. You'll be comfortable applying your technical expertise in the field, solving problems and working across both project and operational environments.To be successful in this role, you'll bring:* A minimum of five years' experience in construction and/or water / wastewater engineering, with Process Engineering experience required, ideally within a treatment plant or production environment.* Experience managing or supervising safety and quality activities, ideally across multiple sites.* Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, project teams, operational teams and other stakeholders.* A qualification in engineering, construction management or a related discipline, with a Bachelor of Engineering or similar qualification desirable.* A full driver's licence, as travel between sites is an important part of the role.**Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you**We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers**Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply**Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.