Water Engineer: Shape NZ's 3-Waters Reform & Lead Projects

AlphaCon Solutions - Alpha Consulting Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaCon Solutions - Alpha Consulting Limited in Wellington seeks a Senior Water Engineer to guide three-waters projects. You'll work directly with councils and water entities through sector reform, advising on technical design and delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring engineers, and ensuring outputs meet industry standards, with opportunities to influence projects across stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Experience across the three-waters sector.
• CPEng status for Senior/Principal level applicants.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercial acumen and track record of complex project delivery (leadership level).

Responsibilities

• Technical design and delivery of water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Liaising with councils, water service entities, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Acting as technical authority and mentoring engineers (Senior/leadership level).
• Ensuring technical outputs meet industry standards and client expectations.

Skills

CPEng status

Strong communication

Client relationships

Project delivery leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

AlphaCon Solutions - Alpha Consulting Limited in Wellington seeks a Senior Water Engineer to guide three-waters projects. You'll work directly with councils and water entities through sector reform, advising on technical design and delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring engineers, and ensuring outputs meet industry standards, with opportunities to influence projects across stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure.