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    Civil Engineering

    Water Infrastructure Engineer

    CHRISTCHURCH, New ZealandHybridFull-time4+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. 

    As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

    Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. 

    Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

    You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities

    This is a fantastic opportunity for a Water Infrastructure Engineer to join our national water team based in Christchurch or Wellington. 

    For the right candidate, other locations where GHD has a presence may also be considered.

    About the role: 

    The role involves supporting the design and delivery of water infrastructure solutions across the full project lifecycle, from planning and investigations through to detailed design and construction support. You will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering technically robust and practical outcomes for our clients.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Support the planning, design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems 
    • Contribute to the design of pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure 
    • Undertake engineering analysis, calculations and documentation to support project outcomes 
    • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, drawings and specifications in line with project requirements 
    • Collaborate with project teams to deliver work safely, efficiently and to a high standard 
    • Support project delivery processes, including adherence to quality, safety and risk management frameworks 
    • Engage with internal stakeholders and support client interactions as part of project delivery
    • Develop good business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure required project 
    • Perform office and site-based roles, including working with virtual teams across GHD offices nationally and internationally.
    • Provide guidance to graduate design engineers on projects and be able to train and mentor them.

    About you:

    You are a developing engineer with a strong foundation in civil or water engineering and a desire to grow your experience in infrastructure delivery. You demonstrate sound engineering judgement and contribute to solving complex problems in a structured and practical way, consistent with professional expectations at GHD.  You enjoy working collaboratively, take accountability for your work, and are motivated to deliver outcomes that make a positive difference for clients and communities.

    • A relevant university degree in Civil engineering 
    • 4+ years’ experience in water infrastructure design or delivery within a consulting or infrastructure environment 
    • Knowledge of water, wastewater and/or stormwater systems and associated design standards 
    • Ability to undertake engineering analysis and contribute to practical, buildable solutions 
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills 
    • A proactive approach to learning and professional development
    • Design software skills (i.e., 12D, Civil3D, ACAD, GIS)
    • Organised in multitasking of self and others and able to meet deadlines
    • Ability to be proactive and take ownership of tasks and projects
    • Self-motivated and energetic 
    • Flexibility in your approach to challenges

    Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua ([email protected]) for more information.

    Visit our GHD New Zealand Water page to explore our work, projects, and opportunities in the water sector.

    Our Hybrid Work Model:

    Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

    Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

    At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

    We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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    About Us

    Come together and make a meaningful impact. 
    We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.
    Let's drive real change.
    Our Pledge to You
    At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
    That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
    See where your commitment could take you.
    That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
    Who we are 
    GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
    The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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    About the company

    Ghd

    Established in 1928 and privately owned by our people, GHD operates across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America - and the Pacific region. We employ more than 9000 people in 200+ offices to deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics across the entire asset value chain. Driven by a client-service led culture, we connect the knowledge, skill and experience of our people with innovative practices, technical capabilities and robust systems to create lasting community benefits. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. We are guided by our workplace health, safety, quality and environmental management systems, which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance to the relevant international standards (ISO and OHSAS). In alignment with the global demands of water, energy and urbanisation, our aim is to exceed the expectations of our clients and contribute to their success.

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    Industry
    Civil Engineering
    Founded
    1928
    Open roles
    620

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