Structural Engineer - Bridges

NPAworldwide; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Auckland is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead structural design and assessment of bridges and civil infrastructure. You will work on concept and detailed designs, calculations, and reports, with site inspections and construction support as needed.

The role offers autonomy to manage projects while collaborating with draughtspeople, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams, and provides opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to proposals at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, Civil or Structural.
• Experience in bridge design, assessment or civil structures.
• CPEng status (or progressing toward it) for senior-level applicants.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Structural design and assessment of bridge and civil infrastructure.
• Preparing concept and detailed designs, calculations, and reports.
• Site inspections and construction support where relevant.
• Coordinating with drafters, contractors, and project teams.
• Mentoring and technical leadership input on proposals (Senior level).

Skills

Bridge design

Structural assessment

Civil engineering

Independent working

Education

Engineering degree (Civil or Structural)

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

Bridges aren't quiet work right now ageing infrastructure renewal, new motorway links, and post-weather-event resilience upgrades mean this space is genuinely busy and varied. If you want to work on structures that actually shape how people move around the country, this is that role.

What Makes This One Worth Applying For

• A mix of new-build and existing-structure assessment/rehab work genuinely varied technical problems
• Exposure to major infrastructure programmes, working alongside specialist geotechnical and civil teams
• Visibility into projects with real, tangible public impact
• Autonomy to work independently, with support when problems get genuinely complex

Responsibilities

• Structural design and assessment of bridge and civil infrastructure
• Preparing concept and detailed designs, calculations, and reports
• Site inspections and construction support where relevant
• Coordinating with drafters, contractors, and project teams
• Mentoring and technical leadership input on proposals (Senior level)

About You

• Engineering degree, ideally Civil or Structural
• Experience in bridge design, assessment, or civil structures
• CPEng status (or progressing toward it) for Senior-level applicants
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

Other Roles Available:

Bridge engineering talent is in consistent demand we're also seeing openings at Senior and Principal level across Auckland's wider civil and structures teams.

Qualifications

Washington Accord - Civil or Structural Engineering

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

This is a rare chance to work on the infrastructure that literally shapes how a country moves with genuine variety between new builds and complex existing-structure rehab, not just one narrow lane of bridge work. You'll get real autonomy on your own projects while still having specialist geotechnical and civil teams to lean on when things get technically hairy, plus visibility into major programmes with tangible public impact.

Salary Type

Annual Salary

Salary Min

NZ$ 110000

Salary Max

NZ$ 130000

Currency Type

NZD