Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development

Industry memberships paid

Job summary

CMP Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Wellington to lead mechanical design across water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will guide complex calculations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders.

Join a growing New Zealand practice offering flexible, hybrid working arrangements, development opportunities, and exposure to major NZ/AU water projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering consultancy with a focus on water & wastewater infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience delivering mechanical design solutions for water/wastewater projects in New Zealand.
• Ability to lead mechanical packages or projects within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Practical, solutions-focused engineering mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pumping systems, pipework, valves, treatment plant equipment, ventilation systems, and associated mechanical assets.
• Undertake and review complex engineering calculations, designs, and technical assessments, providing expert technical advice to clients and project teams.
• Manage mechanical engineering inputs across projects, including scope definition, programme delivery, quality assurance, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, schedules, and design documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while representing CMP with professionalism and technical excellence.
• Support project delivery and business development activities, including proposals, fee estimates, and project planning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Water & wastewater

Client communication

Mentoring

Autonomous work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CMP Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Wellington to lead mechanical design across water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will guide complex calculations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders.

Join a growing New Zealand practice offering flexible, hybrid working arrangements, development opportunities, and exposure to major NZ/AU water projects.