Water Engineer

GHD; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Water Engineer to join their national team. The role involves project investigation and design across water, stormwater, and wastewater. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering and over 5 years of experience in the industry, possesses strong communication skills, and proficiency in design software. This opportunity allows you to work collaboratively within a dynamic team at a company dedicated to positive water outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant field.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Ability to train and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Investigation, design, and implementation of water projects.
• Develop relationships with clients to meet project outcomes.
• Preparation of high-quality reports and deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of industry design standards

Project ownership

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

Civil3D

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

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 5+ year(s) 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

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua ([e-mail]) for more information.

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.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let’s drive real change. Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Job Info

• Job Identification 22453
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 10/08/2025, 11:58 PM
• Apply Before 11/10/2025, 11:58 PM