Structural Engineering Technician: Lab Testing & Equipment

UC Civil and Environmental Engineering; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + 5 university‑h;

Professional development opportunities

Permanent position, 37.5 hours/week

Employer contribution to superannution

Flexible working arrangements

On-campus staff discounts

University benefits

Job summary

UC Civil and Environmental Engineering in Christchurch seeks a Structural Engineering Technician to provide technical and operational support for the Structural Engineering Laboratories. You will design, manufacture and test research equipment, test rigs, models and frames, operating calibration equipment and workshop machinery to support research and teaching.

The role requires extensive hands‑on workshop experience, data logging skills, and strong safety discipline, with a preference for

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant trade experience in complex environments with engineering skills.
• Advanced trade knowledge with strong engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience operating workshop machinery, testing equipment and computer‑controlled systems.
• Experience with data logging, control software, hydraulics or servo‑hydraulic systems.
• Commitment to health and safety, quality workmanship and professional standards.
• Desirable certification in Forklifts, EWP and Overhead Gantry Crane.
• Qualification – Advanced Trade Certificate, NZDE (Mech preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree (NZQA Level 7).
• Alignment with UC values and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support across Structural Engineering Laboratories.
• Design, manufacture and test research equipment, test rigs, models, frames and laboratory specimens.
• Operate and calibrate specialist testing equipment and workshop machinery.
• Support laboratory research, teaching activities and external clients.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, purchasing, research budgets, project planning and safety compliance.

Skills

5+ years of trade experience

Engineering concepts

Workshop machinery operation

Data logging / control software

Health & safety

Forklift / EWP / Gantry crane (desir.)

Education

Advanced Trade Certificate / NZDE (Mech) or Bachelors (NZQA L7)

Tools

Forklifts

EWP

Overhead Gantry Crane

Job description

UC Civil and Environmental Engineering in Christchurch seeks a Structural Engineering Technician to provide technical and operational support for the Structural Engineering Laboratories. You will design, manufacture and test research equipment, test rigs, models and frames, operating calibration equipment and workshop machinery to support research and teaching.

The role requires extensive hands‑on workshop experience, data logging skills, and strong safety discipline, with a preference for