Water Engineer

GHD; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Water Engineer to join our team in Hamilton or New Plymouth. The role focuses on investigation, design, and implementation across stormwater, water supply, wastewater, and transport projects.

You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams, develop client relationships, and mentor graduates while delivering high‑quality reports and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of working experience.
• Knowledge of industry design standards and guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design and implement projects involving stormwater, water supply, wastewater, transport and multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop relationships with clients to ensure outcomes and high client satisfaction.
• Prepare high‑quality reports, correspondence and other deliverables.
• Perform office and site‑based roles and collaborate with virtual teams nationally and internationally.
• Provide guidance to graduate engineers and mentor them.

Skills

Communication

Excel & Word

Public & Private sectors

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

12D

Civil3D

ACAD

GIS

Job description

Water Engineer – Hamilton or New Plymouth

Join our national water team as a Water Engineer. The role focuses on investigation, design and implementation of stormwater, water supply, wastewater, transport and multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design and implement 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 maintain high client satisfaction.
• Prepare 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 train/mentor them.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in Civil Engineering with at least 5+ years of working experience in the related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry design standards and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of public and private sectors.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Design software skills (e.g., 12D, Civil3D, ACAD, GIS).
• Ability to nurture and develop teamwork within the group.
• Organised and capable of multitasking self and others, able to meet deadlines.
• Proactive ownership of projects.
• Self‑motivated and energetic.
• Flexible approach to challenges.

GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.