Senior Hydraulic Modeller

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Learning & development

Professional memberships

Service recognition

Health insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Developing Professionals Group

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Senior Hydraulic Modeller to lead our national 3 Waters modelling team. You will deliver model development, calibration, and QA/QC across major drainage and water projects, collaborating with project managers and client teams.

You will apply your 8+ years of experience, particularly with InfoWorks ICM and ArcGIS, to develop robust, fit-for-purpose solutions, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to business development while ensuring projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 8+ years of experience desired.
• T-shaped skill set including data analytics, GIS, and modelling.
• Experience with other software is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and mentoring capabilities are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for hydraulic modelling projects, including model development, calibration, and QA/QC.
• Deliver fit-for-purpose engineering solutions with site investigations, calculations, and documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development activities.

Skills

Data analytics

Coding

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

Job description

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Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

About the role:

Stantec's Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Finding solutions to our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network of over 360 water specialists collaborates and innovates to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.

With substantial project wins and an extensive backlog of work, we have an opportunity for an experienced senior hydraulic modeller to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to help further build our national modelling team, which unites our 3 Waters modelling capabilities. You will have the opportunity to work on significant projects both nationally and internationally, and with a diverse range of project teams.

In this role you will provide appropriate technical solutions and advice and support to project managers and team leaders to ensure projects are appropriately managed and client requirements are met with project including:

• Drainage network projects, including model build, calibration, system performance and options analysis
• Feasibility studies
• Development of risk-based support tools

Key aspects of the role will include:

• Provide technical leadership for modelling projects, including model development, calibration, system performance assessment, options analysis, and QA/QC.
• Deliver technical expertise to develop fit-for-purpose engineering solutions, including site investigations, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver projects on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Support business development by preparing proposals, expressions of interest and contributing to client engagement activities.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their technical and professional development.

About you:

You will have relevant Bachelor's degree, 8+ years working experience. You will be fluent with InfoWorks ICM, as well as GIS packages such as ArcGIS. Experience in other software is desirable but not essential. Experience with data analytics, coding and data visualisation also desirable.

You will need to be progressive, have enthusiasm for innovative thinking and be willing to be actively involved in the wider Asia Pacific Stantec network planning community.

What we offer:

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We're proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
• Professional memberships
• Service recognition awards
• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience