Strategic Growth Engineer, Water Infrastructure (Trenchless)

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Babbage in Auckland is seeking Senior Infrastructure Engineers for our water discipline. You will lead design and delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, working with councils, contractors, and clients to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

With 5+ years in water infrastructure, you will shape technical designs, reports, and construction plans, mentoring junior staff and guiding projects through regulatory standards and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with water infrastructure or at least a Bachelor degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Deep technical expertise in managing and delivering complex projects.
• Strong communication and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects from concept to construction.
• Develop and review technical designs, reports, and models.
• Construction management and contract administration.
• Collaborate closely with clients, councils, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Act as a trusted advisor and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Skills

Strong communication

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

This role designs and delivers water infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems. The engineer assesses network needs, develops technical designs, prepares reports and ensures projects meet safety, environmental and regulatory standards. Assist in managing projects from early planning to construction, working closely with councils, contractors and other engineering teams. The role ensures water systems are safe, reliable and sustainable for communities across New Zealand.

• 2 x positions open for Senior Infrastructure Engineers in the Water discipline based in Auckland
• Full-Time Permanent role - 40 hours per week
• Salary range between $100,000- $140,000 plus company benefits

At Babbage, we’re committed to creating smart, resilient, and sustainable water systems for communities across New Zealand. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the networks that deliver clean water, manage stormwater, and protect our environment.

This is more than just pipes and pumps – it’s about engineering better outcomes for people and place. Whether it’s upgrading aging assets, designing for climate resilience, or advising on long-term water strategies, your work will make a lasting difference.

Your Role

As a senior member of our water infrastructure team, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and a proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects such as Three Waters. Key will be your hands‑on experience in the design, planning, and delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, working across public and private sector clients.

You’ll also:

• Lead and deliver projects from concept (preparing briefs and fee estimates) to construction
• Develop and review technical designs, reports, and models
• Construction management and contract administration
• Collaborate closely with clients, councils, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Act as a trusted advisor and contribute to strategic decision‑making
• Ensure projects meet regulatory standards and sustainability objectives

What You Bring

We’re looking for a confident and capable engineer who combines technical strength with a collaborative mindset. You’re someone who thrives in complex water projects and enjoys sharing knowledge, solving problems, and building trusted relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with water infrastructure or atleast a Bachelor degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Deep technical expertise in managing and delivering complex projects
• Strong communication and client engagement skills

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Opportunities to work on an outstanding variety of meaningful projects.
• Pathway and support towards becoming chartered.
• Real opportunities to broaden your skills and advance your career.
• Be part of a social, supportive and collaborative team that values you.
• A culture that encourages innovation, independence, and knowledge‑sharing.
• We will support you to work towards your CPEng registration with Engineering New Zealand

What Drives Us

Our mission is to deliver a holistic, efficient, and human‑centred building experience. We help clients shape their projects and navigate the complexities of time, cost, stress, and sustainability - always with a focus on meeting their real needs.

People are at the heart of everything we do. By encouraging open dialogue, shared ownership, and collaboration, we create impactful projects that leave a lasting positive mark - not just for our clients, but for communities and the environment too.