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You will work within multi-disciplinary teams, supporting project delivery while continuing to develop your technical capability and professional judgement.\nKey responsibilities:\nSupport the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure and advisory projects across planning, investigation, modelling and design phases\nUndertake hydrological and hydraulic analysis, including catchment modelling and flood assessment\nContribute to stormwater design, flood risk assessments, and integrated water management solutions\nDevelop good business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure required project outcomes are met and client satisfaction is maintained at a high standard.\nPreparation of high-quality reports, correspondence and other deliverables, as required.\nPerform office and site-based roles, including working with virtual teams across GHD offices nationally and internationally.\nProvide guidance to graduate design engineers on projects and be able to train and mentor them.\nAbout you:\nYou are a developing professional with a solid technical foundation and a desire to grow your capability in hydrology and water engineering. You bring curiosity, collaboration and accountability to your work, and are motivated to contribute to outcomes that benefit communities and the environment.\nWhat you will bring:\nAt least 4 years’ experience in hydrology, stormwater or flood modelling within a consulting or infrastructure environment\nWorking knowledge of hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks, Tuflow, or similar)\nUnderstanding of New Zealand standards, guidelines and regulatory frameworks relating to stormwater and flood management\nStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail\nEffective written and verbal communication skills\nOrganised in multitasking of self and others and able to meet deadlines\nAbility to be proactive and take ownership of tasks and projects\nSelf-motivated and energetic\nFlexibility in your approach to challenges\nClick ‘Apply’ to submit your CV.\nVisit our GHD New Zealand Water page to explore our work, projects, and opportunities in the water sector.\nOur Hybrid Work Model:\nBe part of the dynamic culture! 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