Senior Mechanical Engineer

Stantec; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design and engineering firm located in Auckland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the growth of their Mechanical Discipline. This role involves working on water infrastructure projects across New Zealand, leading diverse teams, and ensuring effective stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will have a BE Mechanical or equivalent, at least 10 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven technical experience in Mechanical Engineering for water infrastructure.
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in consulting or engineering.
• Looking to achieve CPEng or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the business and ensure your development on Water infrastructure projects.
• Lead diverse teams and manage resources effectively.
• Work successfully with remote teams to deliver projects to local clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

BE Mechanical or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

We are looking for a driven individual to strengthen and grow our Mechanical Discipline across country - you can be based in either our Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch offices!

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer looking for the growth in their career. You will get to work alongside our Senior & Principal engineers to support the business and ensure your own development. You will join a team that works on Water infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific region.

This is your opportunity to grow or reinforce your abilities as a future leader in the Stantec business.

What you need to bring

Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in diverse aspects of Mechanical Engineering for water infrastructure projects.

• Be a people person, with exceptional communication skills and the technical understanding in your discipline.

• Proven experience in leading diverse teams and managing resources.

• You will understand and be able to operate software requirements of AutoCAD and Revit.

• Experience dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.

• A solid background with construction management and construction administration (CMCA) services in accordance with NZ3910.

• In this exciting position, your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project management ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec team.

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Have the ability to work successfully with remote teams to deliver projects to local clients.

• Key requirements are a BE Mechanical or equivalent, plus a minimum of 10 years professional experience in the consulting or engineering industry.

• Looking to achieve CPEng or equivalent

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, part time & job share

• Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development

• Professional Memberships

• Health Insurance – Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) – Life Insurance

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

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 water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How to apply

Please apply directly online or if you have any questions email [e-mail]

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