Water Resources Engineer: Hydrology & Flood Risk

Tonkin + Taylor; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and chartered

Competitive remuneration with paid OT

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking an Engineering Hydrologist / Water Engineer to join our growing Water team. The role suits an intermediate- to senior-level practitioner with experience applying hydrology across consulting, local government, infrastructure, or water-related environments.

Primary focus is applying hydrological science to support infrastructure planning, flood risk management and climate resilience, including rainfall-runoff modelling and water resource assessments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering (or similar).
• Experience in hydrology, flood estimation, catchment modelling or water resources assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate analyses into client advice.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrological investigations and rainfall-runoff modelling for water projects.
• Support flood risk management, climate resilience and hydraulic modelling studies.
• Assist with design and assessment of hydraulic structures, stormwater systems, and water infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, business development and client relationship growth.

Skills

Hydrology

Rainfall-runoff modelling

Catchment modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering degree

Tools

Hydrological modelling tools

Job description

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking an Engineering Hydrologist / Water Engineer to join our growing Water team. The role suits an intermediate- to senior-level practitioner with experience applying hydrology across consulting, local government, infrastructure, or water-related environments.

Primary focus is applying hydrological science to support infrastructure planning, flood risk management and climate resilience, including rainfall-runoff modelling and water resource assessments.