Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Stantec; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extra leave options

Learning and talent development

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller in New Zealand to lead hydraulic modelling projects across 3 Waters, including drainage networks, feasibility studies and risk analyses. You will work with a national and international project portfolio, providing technical leadership and client-focused solutions.

The role requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and 8+ years’ experience, with strong proficiency in InfoWorks ICM and ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in hydraulic modelling.
• Proficiency with InfoWorks ICM and ArcGIS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for modelling projects, including model development, calibration, QA/QC.
• Deliver fit‑for‑purpose engineering solutions, including site investigations and calculations.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Support business development by preparing proposals and engaging with clients.
• Mentor and support junior team members to develop their technical and professional skills.

Skills

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

Data analytics

Coding

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Modeller - ( 260000HL )

Description

Senior Hydraulic Modeller

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
• Concept designs
• 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

Professional development and support

• 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
• Mentorship

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

• 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
• Office Social Club and events

About Us

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Qualifications

Primary Location: New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Other Locations: New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jul 20, 2026, 5:08:09 PM

Req ID: 260000HL

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans