Water Engineer

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Hamilton (or New Plymouth) is seeking a Water/Civil Engineer to join our national water team. You will investigate, design and implement a range of projects across stormwater, water supply, wastewater and transport, while building strong client relationships.

You will prepare reports and deliverables and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across GHD offices, mentoring graduates and junior engineers. Excellent communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree and 5+ years in the field.
• Knowledge of industry design standards and guidelines.
• Experience with public and private sector work.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Experience with 12D, Civil3D, ACAD, GIS.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design and implement projects including stormwater, water supply, wastewater, transport and multidisciplinary works.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients to ensure project outcomes and satisfaction.
• Prepare high-quality reports, correspondence and other deliverables.
• Work in office and site-based roles with virtual teams across GHD offices.
• Provide guidance, training and mentoring to graduate design engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Ownership of projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

Civil3D

ACAD

GIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Water Engineer to join our national water team in Hamilton or New Plymouth.

The role:

• Core function includes investigation, design and implementation of a range of projects involving stormwater, water supply, wastewater, transport and multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop good business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure required project outcomes are met and client satisfaction is maintained at a high standard.
• Preparation of high-quality reports, correspondence and other deliverables, as required.
• Perform office and site-based roles, including working with virtual teams across GHD offices nationally and internationally.
• Provide guidance to graduate design engineers on projects and be able to train and mentor them.

About you:

• A relevant university degree in Civil engineering with at least five years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry design standards and guidelines
• Working knowledge of public and private sector
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Design software skills (i.e., 12D, Civil3D, ACAD, GIS)
• Ability to nurture and develop teamwork within the group
• Organised in multitasking of self and others and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to be proactive and take ownership of projects
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Flexible in your approach to challenges

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.