Structural Engineer

BTW Company; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BTW is seeking an innovative and motivated Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in Hamilton. You’ll work on projects ranging from new builds to upgrades of existing structures across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Enjoy a mix of design, project management, site observations, and client interaction. You’ll collaborate with our in-house Civil and Geotechnical teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of engineering challenges and strong opportunities

Qualifications

• Washington Accord degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years’ post-degree structural engineering experience (NZ experience preferred).
• Ideally working towards CPEng and a member of Engineering NZ.
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering, including seismic assessment and design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering design and documentation from concept to construction.
• Produce high-quality sketches and arrangements for our in-house draughtsperson.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and internal teams.
• Develop and improve design systems and processes.
• Manage projects and conduct technical site observations.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic design

Client liaison

Project management

Site observations

Education

Washington Accord Civil Engineering

Job description

About the role

BTW is seeking an innovative and motivated Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in Hamilton.

You’ll work on projects ranging from new builds to upgrades of existing structures, across
residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Enjoy a mix of design, project management, site observations, and client interaction. You’ll collaborate with our in-house Civil and Geotechnical teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of engineering challenges and strong opportunities for professional growth.

We have a diverse range of client and organisational relationships and project opportunities and scale that will enable a candidate to technically and professionally develop in a broad and comprehensive manner. Enabling candidates a great platform for career development in BTW.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering design and documentation from concept to construction
• Produce high-quality sketches and arrangements for our in-house draughtsperson
• Liaise with clients, architects, and internal teams
• Develop and improve design systems and processes
• Manage projects and conduct technical site observations

About you

• Washington Accord degree equivalent in Civil Engineering
• 3+ years’ post-degree structural engineering experience (NZ experience preferred)
• Ideally working towards CPEng and a member of Engineering NZ
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering, including seismic assessment and design
• Motivated, professional, and responsive to team and client needs
• Experience in client management, project oversight, and technical site observation

Why Join Us?

Operating since 1973, BTW is a solutions-focused group of Surveyors, Planners, Civil and Geotechnical Engineers, Environmental Scientists, UAV pilots, and 3D Geospatial and GIS experts. With over 90 professionals across New Plymouth, Hamilton, Taupō, Taumarunui, and Raglan, we
offer stability, long-term career opportunities, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

You will benefit from employee-led training and development, the opportunity to collaborate with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, and flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, all within a professional and collaborative environment.

Closing date 15th August 2026.

You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.