Engineer - Water

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 Engineer to join our national water team in Palmerston North.

The role:

• Core function includes investigation, design and implementation of a range of projects involving stormwater, water supply, wastewater, transport and multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop good business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure required project outcomes are met and client satisfaction is maintained at a high standard.   
• Preparation of high-quality reports, correspondence and other deliverables, as required.
• 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:

• A relevant university degree in Civil engineering with at least 5+ year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry design standards and guidelines
• Working knowledge of public and private sector
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Design software skills (i.e., 12D, Civil3D, ACAD, GIS)
• Ability to nurture and develop teamwork within the group
• Organised in multitasking of self and others and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to be proactive and take ownership of projects
• Self-motivated and energetic 
• Flexible in your approach to challenges

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

 What's in it for you:

• Insurances paid for by GHD (life, trauma and income protection
• Up to 20 days extra leave with our holiday buy-back scheme
• Daily interaction with high performing teams
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across APAC.
• A highly supportive and collaborative team environment
• We will set you up for success with the latest hardware, tools and tech

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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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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.