Water Engineer

JobSpace; Nelson; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Water Engineer to join our Nelson team. You will deliver technical work for water, stormwater and wastewater projects, collaborating with local and regional engineers to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include design calculations, scoping design drawings, and preparing technical specifications and contract documentation, with minimal supervision. The role offers the opportunity to grow in a collaborative, nationwide firm focused on positive community impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science as a minimum qualification.
• Working towards CPEng or CIWEM (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in water engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical work for water, stormwater, and wastewater projects.
• Perform design calculations, scope design drawings, prepare technical specifications and contract documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Science

CPEng/CIWEM (pursuing)

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.

Join our established Nelson team to deliver technical work and meet the needs of clients through the provision of professional consulting services as a Water Engineer.

You will work with a local and regional team of water and wastewater engineers, expanding and growing stormwater, water and wastewater engineering related work.

You will have the ability to work under minimal direction in the undertaking of design work, to include design calculations, scoping of design drawings, technical specifications and contract documentation.

About you:

• A tertiary qualification including, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science or equivalent
• Working towards CPEng, CIWEM (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.