Senior Civil Engineer (Invercargill)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to influence project technical direction and contribute to the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, at least 8 years of experience, and is ideally based in Invercargill. This role offers a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' professional experience in civil engineering.
• Experience working on projects in New Zealand/Aotearoa is advantageous.
• Clear driver's license required.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Influence the technical direction of projects from planning to delivery.
• Support water engineering and project components.
• Contribute to technical development within the Infrastructure team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Technical direction influence

Collaboration

Multi-disciplinary project 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.