Product Design Engineer Jobs in New Zealand

The Company

Is a niche provider of bespoke 3 waters, geotechnical and land development engineering services throughout New Zealand.

The company has enjoyed strong growth in recent years, in line with their strategic plan. To support this continued growth they have great opportunities for ambitious graduate/intermediate Water and Wastewater engineers.

The Role

You will play an important role in the execution of site investigations and the master planning, design and delivery of water and wastewater projects in urban and rural settings with a focus on developing solutions that meet the needs of their clients while at the same time promoting best environmental practice.

These projects will include; pipe networks, pumping stations, storage tanks/reservoirs, community treatment plants and land disposal schemes.

You will also work closely with our other engineering teams and assist in developing integrated engineering solutions for more complex sites.

About You
This role would suit an ambitious person who appreciates a company culture that empowers its people to work closely with its clients and is focussed on creating signature projects within a business environment that is more collegial and less corporate.

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent level tertiary education
• You must have studied and/or worked within NZ and be familiar with local conditions
• 2+ years’ experience with the design and delivery of stormwater engineering projects
• You will be passionate about succeeding in the engineering discipline you have chosen. Your next goal will be to be recognised and supported by your senior colleagues as having the ability and motivation to achieve chartered status within the profession.
• You will be challenged to take increasing responsibility for tasks within projects and for whole projects themselves while working with the support framework from senior engineers.
• You will provide increasing assistance to client relationship and business development programmes, as your skills develop in these areas.

Your personal attributes will include;

• Competency in a growing range of Water and Wastewater engineering skills
• An ability to take instructions and work with periodic/limited supervision
• Developing written and verbal communication skills
• A history of successfully completing engineering tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and in team environments

The Benefits

The company provides career development opportunities to learn, build and apply your talents at the highest level.

They provide a robust pathway for professional growth. This includes a structured onboarding process, a work buddy system, on the job training, a variety of mentoring possibilities, opportunities to participate in professional body training programmes that count towards CPD hours and payment of professional memberships.

There are opportunities for emerging leaders to participate in business development and management programmes.

You will be exposed to a wide range of projects for some of New Zealand’s most forward-thinking clients.

Wherever you are in your career, you will feel empowered to make significant design contributions, take on structured, project management challenges and help shape the future of the company.

• Mentoring for your ongoing development
• Professional Memberships
• Service Recognition Rewards
• Flexible Working Arrangements