Senior Dams Engineer — Lead Major Projects (Relocation)

Tonkin & Taylor Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous relocation package

Visa sponsorship

Settlement support for you and family

Nationally significant projects

Employee-owned consultancy

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking a Principal Dams Engineer to lead complex dam projects across New Zealand and internationally. You will provide expert input across investigations, design, construction, upgrades, and dam safety management, while mentoring rising engineers and building strong client and regulator relationships.

The role offers relocation and visa sponsorship, opportunities to influence industry standards, and a path to becoming a recognised leader in New Zealand's dam engineering field.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of dam engineering experience.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status or international registration.
• Experience in dam safety management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex dam engineering projects in New Zealand and internationally.
• Provide specialist input into investigations, design, construction, and dam safety management.
• Mentor and develop emerging engineers and technical specialists.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to industry development through thought leadership and publications.
• Help shape the future direction and growth of Tonkin + Taylor's dam practice.

Skills

Dam engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Professional Engineer

Job description

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking a Principal Dams Engineer to lead complex dam projects across New Zealand and internationally. You will provide expert input across investigations, design, construction, upgrades, and dam safety management, while mentoring rising engineers and building strong client and regulator relationships.

The role offers relocation and visa sponsorship, opportunities to influence industry standards, and a path to becoming a recognised leader in New Zealand's dam engineering field.