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Civil Engineer - Water
Auckland, Auckland
Stantec
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Civil Engineer - Water - ( HM )
**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:**
On the back of plenty of project wins we are looking for a BE Civil Engineer or equivalent with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially **Water infrastructure** . This is an opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team in Auckland, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
You will be growing the commercial understanding you have already learnt with 2-3 years working experience.
**Key aspects of the role will be:**
+ Conduct site visits, field investigations and feasibility studies for proposed projects
+ Produce calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical design will provide the appropriate solution
+ Work effectively with other design disciplines, local and global, to deliver projects on time, on budget and to appropriate quality
+ Maintain communication and develop ongoing contacts with clients as required
+ Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required
+ Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality, Safety & Environment Systems and Project Quality Procedures
+ Minimise and control risk by commitment to the Stantec Quality, Health & Safety programmes and ensuring proactive use of our project management systems
+ Other duties as reasonably required **What we offer** Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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 Continuance Insurance (ICI) - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* 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.
**Qualifications**
Relevant tertiary qualification
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 26, 2025, 10:09:53 PM
**Req ID:** HM
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
**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:**
On the back of plenty of project wins we are looking for a BE Civil Engineer or equivalent with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially **Water infrastructure** . This is an opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team in Auckland, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
You will be growing the commercial understanding you have already learnt with 2-3 years working experience.
**Key aspects of the role will be:**
+ Conduct site visits, field investigations and feasibility studies for proposed projects
+ Produce calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical design will provide the appropriate solution
+ Work effectively with other design disciplines, local and global, to deliver projects on time, on budget and to appropriate quality
+ Maintain communication and develop ongoing contacts with clients as required
+ Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required
+ Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality, Safety & Environment Systems and Project Quality Procedures
+ Minimise and control risk by commitment to the Stantec Quality, Health & Safety programmes and ensuring proactive use of our project management systems
+ Other duties as reasonably required **What we offer** Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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 Continuance Insurance (ICI) - Life Insurance
* Service Recognition Awards
* 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.
**Qualifications**
Relevant tertiary qualification
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 26, 2025, 10:09:53 PM
**Req ID:** HM
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 Civil Engineer - Water
Hamilton, Waikato
Stantec
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Senior Civil Engineer - Water - ( H9 )
**Description**
Senior Civil Engineer
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 have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Civil Engineer** to join our winning team. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We have significant project work on, in both NZ and Australia that will see your professional career development through these project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and other projects & opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.
You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
Key aspects of the role will be:
* Lead on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
* Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide quality solutions
* Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts.
* Develop and mentor junior staff
* 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.
**What you will bring**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.
Attributes that will help you succeed in the role:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
+ 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
+ Resilience and agility
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
+ Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 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.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 21, 2025, 8:47:23 PM
**Req ID:** H9
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
**Description**
Senior Civil Engineer
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 have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Civil Engineer** to join our winning team. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We have significant project work on, in both NZ and Australia that will see your professional career development through these project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and other projects & opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.
You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
Key aspects of the role will be:
* Lead on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
* Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide quality solutions
* Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts.
* Develop and mentor junior staff
* 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.
**What you will bring**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.
Attributes that will help you succeed in the role:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
+ 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
+ Resilience and agility
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
+ Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 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.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 21, 2025, 8:47:23 PM
**Req ID:** H9
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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1
Senior Civil Engineer - Water
Hamilton, Waikato
Stantec
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Senior Civil Engineer - Water - ( E6 )
**Description**
Senior Civil Engineer
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 have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Civil Engineer** to join our winning team based in one of our many office locations nationwide. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We have significant project work on, in both NZ and Australia that will see your professional career development through these project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and other projects & opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.
You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
Key aspects of the role will be:
* Lead on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
* Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide quality solutions
* Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts.
* Develop and mentor junior staff
* 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.
**What you will bring**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.
Attributes that will help you succeed in the role:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
+ 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
+ Resilience and agility
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
+ 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 CVs will be accepted.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, 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 26, 2025, 5:04:25 PM
**Req ID:** E6
#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
**Description**
Senior Civil Engineer
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 have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Civil Engineer** to join our winning team based in one of our many office locations nationwide. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We have significant project work on, in both NZ and Australia that will see your professional career development through these project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and other projects & opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.
You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
Key aspects of the role will be:
* Lead on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
* Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide quality solutions
* Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts.
* Develop and mentor junior staff
* 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.
**What you will bring**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.
Attributes that will help you succeed in the role:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
+ 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
+ Resilience and agility
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
+ 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 CVs will be accepted.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, 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 26, 2025, 5:04:25 PM
**Req ID:** E6
#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
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
2
Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Hamilton, Waikato
Stantec
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer - Water - ( E7 )
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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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3
Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Christchurch, Canterbury
Stantec
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer - Water - ( E7 )
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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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4
Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Stantec
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer - Water - ( E7 )
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
5
Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Dunedin, Otago
Stantec
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer - Water - ( E7 )
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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 Civil Engineer - Water
Christchurch, Canterbury
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Senior Civil Engineer - Water - ( E6 )
**Description**
Senior Civil Engineer
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 have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Civil Engineer** to join our winning team based in one of our many office locations nationwide. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We have significant project work on, in both NZ and Australia that will see your professional career development through these project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and other projects & opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.
You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
Key aspects of the role will be:
* Lead on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
* Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide quality solutions
* Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts.
* Develop and mentor junior staff
* 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.
**What you will bring**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.
Attributes that will help you succeed in the role:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
+ 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
+ Resilience and agility
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
+ 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 CVs will be accepted.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, 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 26, 2025, 5:04:25 PM
**Req ID:** E6
#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
**Description**
Senior Civil Engineer
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 have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Civil Engineer** to join our winning team based in one of our many office locations nationwide. This is a great opportunity to push your career forward as part of an international leader in infrastructure. We have significant project work on, in both NZ and Australia that will see your professional career development through these project opportunities, formal and informal training and development, and other projects & opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide.
You will join an established multi-disciplined team, where there is a cluster of experienced engineers and project managers who can guide and mentor you as your build your career. You will be applying the technical knowledge you have, working alongside senior and up and coming specialists around the country to ensure extensive development for you.
Key aspects of the role will be:
* Lead on assigned projects to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
* Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, cost estimates, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide quality solutions
* Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts.
* Develop and mentor junior staff
* 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.
**What you will bring**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with experience in general civil engineering projects, especially Water infrastructure. You have a passion for quality and timely project delivery, developing technical skills and growing your commercial understanding at a global consulting firm.
Attributes that will help you succeed in the role:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
+ 10 years relevant experience desirable, preferably in water infrastructure
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Great time management and prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
+ Resilience and agility
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
+ 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 CVs will be accepted.
**Qualifications**
.
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, 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 26, 2025, 5:04:25 PM
**Req ID:** E6
#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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Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Auckland, Auckland
Stantec
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer - Water - ( E7 )
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
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
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
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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Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Nelson, Nelson
Stantec
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer - Water - ( E7 )
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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
**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 have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team, and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand and Australia.
As an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer,** we see joining our growing and diverse water team as a great career move, and we are open to the role being based in one of our many New Zealand office locations.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as part of an international leader in infrastructure. You will join an established multi-disciplined team ad have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and across the world. You will be applying your technical knowledge, working alongside experienced and up & coming specialists around the country to deliver sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions for our clients across New Zealand.
You will contribute to development of proposals for clients as well as developing business from a local client base. In addition, as a Principal Civil Engineer you will:
* 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.
* Work closely and engage regularly with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.
* leadwork with team leads in ensuring the team's technical development is ongoing.
* Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.
* Plan, programme, co-ordinate and write reports for specific projects.
* Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.
* Prepare tender documents and specifications for projects.
**About you**
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering stormwater, water and/or wastewater projects and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the country.
You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification plus 10 or more years' experience, 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.
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.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is 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
* Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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 CVs will be accepted.
**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 26, 2025, 5:05:09 PM
**Req ID:** E7
#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
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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