Water Engineer

GHD Group; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Water Engineer to join our Tauranga Water Team. You will deliver high-quality engineering solutions across stormwater, water supply and wastewater projects, building strong client relationships.

With a Civil Engineering degree and 5–7 years of related experience, you will mentor graduates, collaborate across GHD offices, and thrive in a flexible hybrid environment that blends in-office and site work.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Industry design standards knowledge.
• Experience across public and private sectors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Experience with 12D, Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Ability to mentor graduates and foster teamwork.
• Strong organisational skills and multi-tasking.
• Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design, and implement water-related projects (stormwater, water supply, wastewater).
• Develop and maintain client relationships to ensure high satisfaction.
• Prepare high-quality reports, correspondence and deliverables.
• Work both office- and site-based, collaborating with virtual teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to graduate design engineers.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Water Engineer to join our growing

Water Team based in Tauranga. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a variety of water infrastructure projects.

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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Water Engineer to join our growing

Water Team based in Tauranga. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a variety of water infrastructure projects.

The role

• Investigating, designing, and implementing a range of projects involving stormwater, water supply, wastewater, and multidisciplinary infrastructure.
• Developing strong business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure project outcomes are achieved and client satisfaction remains high.
• Preparing high-quality reports, correspondence, and other deliverables as required.
• Undertaking both office-based and site-based work, collaborating with virtual teams across GHD offices nationally and internationally.
• Providing guidance, training, and mentorship to graduate design engineers on various projects.

About You

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering preferably with 5 to 7 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of industry design standards and guidelines.
• Experience working across both the public and private sectors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with design software such as 12D, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD.
• A demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and mentor others.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and energetic approach to work.
• Flexibility and adaptability when faced with new challenges.

Visit our GHD New Zealand Water page to explore our work, projects, and opportunities in the water sector.

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

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.

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.