Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer – Design & Delivery

Ghd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Babbage in Auckland is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for water, wastewater and stormwater projects. You will lead technical design, planning and delivery across Three Waters initiatives, collaborating with councils, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

With 5+ years in water infrastructure and a degree in engineering, you will mentor juniors, review designs, manage contracts and help shape long-term water strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in water infrastructure or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong technical expertise in managing and delivering complex water projects.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects from concept through construction.
• Develop and review technical designs, reports, and models.
• Construction management and contract administration.
• Collaborate with clients, councils, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Water infrastructure

Project management

Client engagement

Technical design

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Job description

Babbage in Auckland is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for water, wastewater and stormwater projects. You will lead technical design, planning and delivery across Three Waters initiatives, collaborating with councils, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

With 5+ years in water infrastructure and a degree in engineering, you will mentor juniors, review designs, manage contracts and help shape long-term water strategies.