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WSP in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Water to lead complex civil and water infrastructure projects. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to guide project teams and deliver high-quality outcomes across a nationwide network.
The role emphasizes client relationships, contract delivery under NZS 3910/3916, and mentoring engineers, with opportunities to grow a team depending on experience.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.
WSP is one of the world's top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact-one project and community at a time.
Principal Engineer - Water
Ready to shape the future of water infrastructure in New Zealand?
Working within an established & successful team in Hamilton, you'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to help deliver some of New Zealand's most important water and civil infrastructure projects.
You’ll lead complex work, provide trusted advice to clients, and help guide project teams to successful outcomes, all while being connected to a nationwide network of technical experts.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing pipeline of work while having the flexibility to shape a position that aligns with your strengths and career aspirations.
If leadership is part of your future, we’re open to exploring how this role can help you achieve that.
Whether you’re taking your first step into leading others or already have experience building and developing high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you day-to-day will look like:
About You
You’re a highly regarded engineering professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, building strong client relationships and helping others succeed.
You can comfortably move between strategic conversations and hands-on technical delivery, bringing sound judgement and a collaborative approach to everything you do.
you’ll ideally have:
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can.
We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you.