27 Senior Principal Engineer jobs in New Zealand
Principal Civil Engineer

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_"AECOM has given me so many opportunities to grow. The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different." -_ **_Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead, Auckland NZ_**
**Come grow with us.**
As our population grows, so does demand for safe, expedient, cost-effective transportation. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, as well as restoring and replacing older infrastructure, allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
**Everyone belongs at AECOM**
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company** , a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality** , **Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner** and an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer** .
**Job Description**
At AECOM, we're proud to deliver some of New Zealand's most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects. We are looking for an accomplished Principal Civil Engineer ideally with proven experience in aviation projects and construction monitoring and design to join our dynamic and growing Transport team. (Experience in aviation projects is not essential, but is preferred.)
You will be largely site-based undertaking construction monitoring and responding to RFIs on major transport infrastructure projects, you will collaborate with the ANZ Transport Team on the delivery of large-scale initiatives, and contribute to aviation infrastructure developments in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, and Queenstown.
**How you'll make a difference**
+ Undertake specific construction monitoring, management and administration responsibilities as well as supporting project and construction teams in site inspections, on-site design queries and any changes required to the design/construction documentation
+ Be the primary point of contact with the client site team on key project and all technical matters.
+ Lead and contribute to diverse and technically challenging projects for prestigious clients across New Zealand and the wider ANZ region.
+ Mentor team members in their development, facilitate opportunities that build competency.
+ Undertake design management roles for multidisciplinary projects
**Qualifications**
**The qualities that help you thrive**
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
+ Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or related discipline (e.g., Project/Construction Management).
+ A Minimum of 8 years' experience in the aviation and/or transport infrastructure sector, ideally with proven experience in at least two aviation projects, including design and execution of airfield pavements, roadways, drainage, signage, and civil infrastructure networks.
+ Strong track record in construction monitoring and on-site delivery.
+ Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing project teams and stakeholders.
**Additional Information**
**Why you'll love working with us**
+ Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
+ Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
+ Private health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations, skin checks and eye health checks
+ Life and income protection plans, personal travel insurance discounts
**Ready to push the limits of what's possible?**
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
**Learn more about life at AECOM:** LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10127713
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM New Zealand Limited
Principal Firmware Engineer

Posted 5 days ago
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**JOB DUTIES:**
+ Scope and plan complex technical projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
+ Design and develop high quality products which are commercially successful.
+ Write clean, testable, maintainable, and efficient code - expect to spend 70-80% of your time coding.
+ Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across teams.
+ Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and tooling.
+ Collaborate with product and design teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
+ Act as the primary technical owner and subject matter expert for a core product or platform area.
+ Help ensure the health and safety of all our people and all parties, at all times.
**YOU MUST HAVE:**
+ 5+ years of software development experience
+ Extensive programming background with 3+ years of object-oriented programming experience using C/C++ Embedded product development experience
+ Experience with an embedded build system, either Buildroot or Yocto
+ Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
**WE VALUE:**
+ Understanding various software development lifecycles
+ Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices
+ Diverse and global teaming and collaboration
+ Wide degree of creativity and latitude
+ Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events
+ Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness
+ Can quickly analyze, incorporate and apply new information and concepts
+ Understanding and interest in electronics and hardware
+ Continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Github Actions) experience
+ Unit testing and automated testing tools experience
+ Understanding past failures with building ideal software and product architecture and sharing lessons learned
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:**
+ Innovation: Bring your creative ideas to the table and be part of a company that values out-of-the-box thinking
+ Growth: Join a dynamic team with ample opportunities for professional and personal development
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Principal Structural Engineer
Posted 5 days ago
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
Our Auckland Transport team is looking for a Principal Structural Engineer with strong local experience to lead major and medium-sized infrastructure projects such as Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Riverlink) and the Northland Corridor. With a strong pipeline of work and a focus on team culture, this role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with a successful track record in structural design and project leadership.
**How you'll make a difference**
+ Provide technical leadership across structural and multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality design and delivery outcomes.
+ Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
+ Apply expert knowledge of the NZTA Bridge Manual, relevant NZ standards, and MIDAS Civil (including non-linear analysis).
+ Incorporate understanding of local geotechnical conditions, including soil liquefaction, into effective design solutions.
**Qualifications**
**The qualities that help you thrive**
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
+ Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), New Zealand, with a Bachelor of Engineering and a strong foundation in structural design.
+ 8-10+ years of design experience in New Zealand, with deep knowledge of NZ Standards and the NZTA Bridge Manual.
+ Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects, with strong local design experience and expertise in NZ earthquake design, including incorporating understanding of local geotechnical conditions, including soil liquefaction, into effective design solutions.
+ Expert user of MIDAS Civil including advanced capability in non-linear analysis.
**Additional Information**
**Why you'll love working with us**
+ Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
+ Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
+ Volunteer and representation leave
+ Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
**Ready to push the limits of what's possible?**
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
**Learn more about life at AECOM:** LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10130646
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM New Zealand Limited
Principal Pavement Engineer
Posted 27 days ago
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
Our high-performing Transport team in Auckland is looking for an experienced Principal Pavement Engineer. This exciting opportunity arises from a strong pipeline of new project wins and significant ongoing programs such as Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Riverlink _)_ and Eastern Busway Alliance (EBA).
We're looking for a pavement design specialist with technical depth, leadership capability, and a drive to support both design delivery and construction-phase services (MSQA/CPS) across a variety of transport infrastructure projects.
**How you'll make a difference**
+ Lead and deliver pavement design packages for a range of small to large-scale multi-disciplinary projects across New Zealand and Australia, ensuring technical quality and practical constructability.
+ Provide construction-phase support, including technical design advice, MSQA oversight, and CPS inspections, with a focus on active projects such as Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Riverlink)and the Eastern Busway Alliance (EBA).
+ Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables while managing multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and supporting tender pursuits with pavement expertise.
+ Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust through reliable delivery, open communication, and a deep understanding of project and stakeholder needs.
**Qualifications**
**The qualities that help you thrive**
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
+ Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with 10+ years' experience in pavement design, and CPEng registered or working towards it (required).
+ Proficient in pavement modelling and delivery, with expertise in CIRCLY 7 (required) and AustPADS (preferred), and a strong command of NZTA and Austroads guidelines.
+ Skilled in MSQA and CPS inspections, with a solid foundation in quality assurance processes and construction-phase support.
+ Effective communicator and team collaborator, with strong time management, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
**Additional Information**
**Why you'll love working with us**
+ Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
+ Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
+ Volunteer and representation leave
+ Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
**Ready to push the limits of what's possible?**
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
**Learn more about life at AECOM:** LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10130650
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM New Zealand Limited
Senior Principal Civil Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why, at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve - because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We are seeking a **Senior Principal Civil Engineer** to join our winning water team based in one of our many locations nationwide. Our team continues to win and deliver some of the most iconic projects, with this opportunity specifically delivering projects across both New Zealand and Australia. If you are looking to join a company that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, great culture, career development and work/life balance then look no further.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in other offices. You will have a chance to work on exciting large scale projects from the initial investigation right through to design and completion of construction. You will have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific area).
Key aspects of the roll will be:
* Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
* Working closely with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* Work with team members to ensure their technical development is ongoing.
* Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately.
* Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required and working with the delivery contractor.
**What you will bring**
Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects encompassing water & wastewater projects. You will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification with 20 or more years' experience, who is able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.
**What We Offer**
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
* Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
* Mentoring for your own development
* Professional memberships
* Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online, no agency assistance required.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 24, 2025, 5:27:40 PM
**Req ID:** 250002E8
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Senior Principal Civil Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why, at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve - because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We are seeking a **Senior Principal Civil Engineer** to join our winning water team based in one of our many locations nationwide. Our team continues to win and deliver some of the most iconic projects, with this opportunity specifically delivering projects across both New Zealand and Australia. If you are looking to join a company that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, great culture, career development and work/life balance then look no further.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in other offices. You will have a chance to work on exciting large scale projects from the initial investigation right through to design and completion of construction. You will have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific area).
Key aspects of the roll will be:
* Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
* Working closely with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* Work with team members to ensure their technical development is ongoing.
* Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately.
* Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required and working with the delivery contractor.
**What you will bring**
Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects encompassing water & wastewater projects. You will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification with 20 or more years' experience, who is able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.
**What We Offer**
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
* Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
* Mentoring for your own development
* Professional memberships
* Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online, no agency assistance required.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 24, 2025, 5:27:40 PM
**Req ID:** 250002E8
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Senior Principal Civil Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why, at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve - because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We are seeking a **Senior Principal Civil Engineer** to join our winning water team based in one of our many locations nationwide. Our team continues to win and deliver some of the most iconic projects, with this opportunity specifically delivering projects across both New Zealand and Australia. If you are looking to join a company that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, great culture, career development and work/life balance then look no further.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in other offices. You will have a chance to work on exciting large scale projects from the initial investigation right through to design and completion of construction. You will have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific area).
Key aspects of the roll will be:
* Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
* Working closely with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* Work with team members to ensure their technical development is ongoing.
* Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately.
* Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required and working with the delivery contractor.
**What you will bring**
Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects encompassing water & wastewater projects. You will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification with 20 or more years' experience, who is able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.
**What We Offer**
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
* Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
* Mentoring for your own development
* Professional memberships
* Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online, no agency assistance required.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 24, 2025, 5:27:40 PM
**Req ID:** 250002E8
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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Senior Principal Civil Engineer
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**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why, at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve - because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We are seeking a **Senior Principal Civil Engineer** to join our winning water team based in one of our many locations nationwide. Our team continues to win and deliver some of the most iconic projects, with this opportunity specifically delivering projects across both New Zealand and Australia. If you are looking to join a company that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, great culture, career development and work/life balance then look no further.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in other offices. You will have a chance to work on exciting large scale projects from the initial investigation right through to design and completion of construction. You will have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific area).
Key aspects of the roll will be:
* Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
* Working closely with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* Work with team members to ensure their technical development is ongoing.
* Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately.
* Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required and working with the delivery contractor.
**What you will bring**
Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects encompassing water & wastewater projects. You will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification with 20 or more years' experience, who is able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.
**What We Offer**
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
* Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
* Mentoring for your own development
* Professional memberships
* Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online, no agency assistance required.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 24, 2025, 5:27:40 PM
**Req ID:** 250002E8
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Senior Principal Civil Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why, at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve - because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We are seeking a **Senior Principal Civil Engineer** to join our winning water team based in one of our many locations nationwide. Our team continues to win and deliver some of the most iconic projects, with this opportunity specifically delivering projects across both New Zealand and Australia. If you are looking to join a company that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, great culture, career development and work/life balance then look no further.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in other offices. You will have a chance to work on exciting large scale projects from the initial investigation right through to design and completion of construction. You will have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific area).
Key aspects of the roll will be:
* Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
* Working closely with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* Work with team members to ensure their technical development is ongoing.
* Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately.
* Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required and working with the delivery contractor.
**What you will bring**
Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects encompassing water & wastewater projects. You will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification with 20 or more years' experience, who is able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.
**What We Offer**
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
* Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
* Mentoring for your own development
* Professional memberships
* Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online, no agency assistance required.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 24, 2025, 5:27:40 PM
**Req ID:** 250002E8
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Senior Principal Civil Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why, at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
We care about the communities we serve - because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
**About the role**
We are seeking a **Senior Principal Civil Engineer** to join our winning water team based in one of our many locations nationwide. Our team continues to win and deliver some of the most iconic projects, with this opportunity specifically delivering projects across both New Zealand and Australia. If you are looking to join a company that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, great culture, career development and work/life balance then look no further.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in other offices. You will have a chance to work on exciting large scale projects from the initial investigation right through to design and completion of construction. You will have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific area).
Key aspects of the roll will be:
* Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
* Working closely with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* Work with team members to ensure their technical development is ongoing.
* Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately.
* Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required and working with the delivery contractor.
**What you will bring**
Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects encompassing water & wastewater projects. You will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones. You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification with 20 or more years' experience, who is able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.
**What We Offer**
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
* Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
* Mentoring for your own development
* Professional memberships
* Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
Please apply directly online, no agency assistance required.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 24, 2025, 5:27:40 PM
**Req ID:** 250002E8
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans