Senior Civil Engineer (Invercargill)

WSP in New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Otago is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to influence the technical direction of projects, focusing on water engineering. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and preferably 8 years of experience. The role emphasizes collaboration and career progression. The opportunity is based in Invercargill, with a supportive work environment that promotes balance and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' professional experience preferred.
• Experience working on projects in New Zealand advantageous.
• Current, clean driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Influence technical direction of projects from planning through to delivery.
• Support water engineering and other project components.
• Collaborate to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Technical direction influence

Collaboration

Water engineering experience

Project design management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer, Waihōpai Invercargill, Southland Region. WSP offers opportunities to grow, with a work environment that supports balance, inclusivity, and a varied workload. The Southland team is focused on engineering opportunities and community impact, including water engineering. The preferred candidate should be based in Invercargill or willing to relocate.

The role involves guiding projects from planning through design and delivery, influencing technical direction, and contributing to multi-disciplinary design management with support from the Invercargill team and wider WSP network.

Responsibilities

As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Influence the technical direction of projects from planning through to design, design management, and delivery.
• Support water engineering and other multi-disciplinary project components as appropriate.
• Contribute to the technical development of engineering projects within the local Infrastructure team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Invercargill team and the broader WSP network to deliver high-quality outcomes.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Preferably a minimum of 8 years’ professional experience.
• Experience working on projects in New Zealand/Aotearoa advantageous.
• Achieved or actively working toward Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent.
• Current, clean driver’s license.

Notes

Additional information about the Southland region highlights work-life balance and access to outdoor recreation. The opportunity emphasizes career progression through technical expertise and exposure to multi-disciplinary design management.