Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer – Strategic Lead

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave & leave options

Volunteer and representation leave

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Join AECOM as a Lead Water Infrastructure Engineer in Wellington. You’ll play a leading role in delivering major water supply, wastewater and stormwater projects, shaping the future of Wellington’s communities.

As a principal level technical leader, you’ll advise councils and key stakeholders while mentoring engineers and growing a high‑performing team. The role sits within a transformed New Zealand water sector, backed by national and global water expertise, offering opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or the ability to obtain it.
• Strong technical leadership and ability to guide multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of complex three waters infrastructure projects across the Wellington region, providing design leadership and engineering expertise.
• Build trusted relationships with local councils and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Champion technical excellence and manage project risk to deliver innovative, sustainable outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and grow Wellington's technical capability within AECOM.

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

CPEng (Chartered Professional Engineer)

Job description

Join AECOM as a Lead Water Infrastructure Engineer in Wellington. You’ll play a leading role in delivering major water supply, wastewater and stormwater projects, shaping the future of Wellington’s communities.

As a principal level technical leader, you’ll advise councils and key stakeholders while mentoring engineers and growing a high‑performing team. The role sits within a transformed New Zealand water sector, backed by national and global water expertise, offering opportunities to influence