River Engineer/Analyst

WSP; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Christchurch invites applications from experienced water professionals to contribute to river engineering, flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling. You will work with leading river and resilience specialists on projects that enhance community safety and environmental outcomes.

As your experience grows, you will take part in investigations, feasibility studies and technical reporting, with opportunities to lead planning, review work and mentor colleagues across our national Water

Qualifications

• BE, BSc or equivalent qualification in Physical Geography, Geology (geomorphology focus), Natural Resources Engineering or related discipline.
• At least five years of professional experience in river engineering, river science, hydraulic modelling, flood risk management or related field.
• Experience interpreting river processes and applying this knowledge to investigations, assessments and design projects.
• Working toward Chartered membership of CPEng, CIWEM or similar professional body; ability to produce and review models, plans, calculations, reports.
• Collaborative, client-focused communication style; able to facilitate meetings and present technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to investigations, feasibility studies, flood and erosion assessments, hydraulic modelling and river management planning.
• Prepare technical reporting and support project delivery for Christchurch Water team.
• Lead project planning as experience grows and provide technical review to develop team members.
• Engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams to build trusted relationships.

Skills

River engineering

Hydraulic modelling

Client communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BE, BSc or equivalent in Physical Geography, Geology (geomorphology), Natural Resources Engineering or related discipline

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Join our Christchurch Water team and help shape how communities across Aotearoa adapt to changing rivers, flooding and climate risk. Working alongside some of New Zealand's leading river, flood and resilience specialists, you’ll contribute to projects that improve community safety, strengthen environmental outcomes and support sustainable water management.

You’ll contribute to investigations, feasibility studies, flood and erosion assessments, hydraulic modelling, river management planning and technical reporting. As your experience grows, you’ll have opportunities to lead project planning, provide technical review and support the development of other team members.

You’ll enjoy working with clients and multidisciplinary teams, building trusted relationships and contributing to successful project delivery. You’ll also have opportunities to support proposals, develop your professional network and collaborate with colleagues across our national Water team.

About you:

Interested candidates should ideally have:

• A BE, BSc or equivalent qualification in Physical Geography, Geology (with a geomorphology focus), Natural Resources Engineering or a related discipline.


• At least five years of professional experience in river engineering, river science, hydraulic modelling, flood risk management or a related field.


• Experience interpreting river processes and applying this knowledge to investigations, assessments and design projects.


• Obtained or working towards Chartered membership of CPEng, CIWEM or a similar approved professional body. Confidence producing and reviewing models, plans, calculations, reports and other technical documents, supported by sound judgement, effective problem solving and an understanding of relevant technical standards, legislation and New Zealand standards.


• A collaborative, client-focused communication style, with the ability to facilitate meetings, present technical information clearly and work effectively with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.


• A current, clean driver’s license and flexibility to travel when required.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.