Water Infrastructure Principal Engineer – Lead & Deliver

WSP; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive company culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Hamilton, New Zealand is seeking a Technical Principal Engineer for its Water Division. The role demands a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project reviews, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and strive for excellence in project delivery, contributing positively to the community. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a top employer in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ professional experience in civil and/or water infrastructure.
• Strong commercial awareness in managing budgets, risk, and contracts.
• Registration as CPEng or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews for complex water infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and financial objectives.
• Provide design guidance and verification for projects.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Water and wastewater infrastructure

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Hamilton, New Zealand is seeking a Technical Principal Engineer for its Water Division. The role demands a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project reviews, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and strive for excellence in project delivery, contributing positively to the community. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a top employer in New Zealand.