Roading Engineer

BTW Company; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BTW Company in Hamilton, New Zealand seeks a Senior Roading Engineer to lead roading design projects from scoping to construction documentation. You will work with BTW designers and stakeholders to deliver practical, compliant infrastructure solutions.

The role requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering (or higher), 10+ years in road asset management, and at least 5 years applying NZ/Australian regulatory frameworks. Strong communication, autonomy, and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher education.
• 10+ years' road asset management experience.
• Strong technical engineering knowledge with at least 5 years' experience applying regulatory frameworks in NZ or Australia.
• Excellent communication, autonomy, analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Full NZ Driver's Licence - Class 1.
• This is a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Lead roading design projects from early scoping and investigations through to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Oversee and guide design outputs working with BTW designers
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and estimates, ensuring designs are practical, buildable, and fit-for-purpose.
• Ground-truth designs through site visits, stakeholder engagement, and close coordination with contractors and project teams.
• Provide senior technical support through procurement and construction, including design clarifications and issue resolution to keep delivery on track.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Analytical

Strategic problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

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As a Roading Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering safe, practical roading and transport infrastructure solutions for local government and private sector clients.

You’ll take projects from early scoping and optioneering through to detailed design, construction drawings, and documentation - covering roadway geometry, pavements, drainage/culverts, and associated features such as signage and pavement markings.

Your design approach will be pragmatic and risk-focused, recognizing site-specific constraints and ensuring outputs are fit-for-purpose and aligned with applicable standards and client requirements.

You’ll collaborate closely with experienced BTW designers and external stakeholders, and you’ll ground-truth designs through site visits and provide responsive support through procurement and construction to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead roading design projects from early scoping and investigations through to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Oversee and guide design outputs working with BTW designers
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and estimates, ensuring designs are practical, buildable, and fit-for-purpose.
• Ground-truth designs through site visits, stakeholder engagement, and close coordination with contractors and project teams.
• Provide senior technical support through procurement and construction, including design clarifications and issue resolution to keep delivery on track.

About you

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher education
• 10+ years' road asset management experience
• Strong technical engineering knowledge, including at least 5 years' experience applying regulatory frameworks within New Zealand or Australia
• Excellent communication, autonomy, analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Full NZ Drivers Licence - Class 1
• This is a senior role.

Why Join Us?

Since 1973, BTW has delivered creative, sustainable solutions across engineering, surveying, planning, and environmental science. With 90+ professionals in New Plymouth, Hamilton, Taupō, Taumarunui, and Raglan, we offer stability, career growth, and a commitment to innovation.

Enjoy employee-led training, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and flexible workday options to support your work-life balance.

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