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You will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering technically robust and practical outcomes for our clients.\nKey responsibilities:\nSupport the planning, design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems \nContribute to the design of pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure \nUndertake engineering analysis, calculations and documentation to support project outcomes \nContribute to the preparation of technical reports, drawings and specifications in line with project requirements \nCollaborate with project teams to deliver work safely, efficiently and to a high standard \nSupport project delivery processes, including adherence to quality, safety and risk management frameworks \nEngage with internal stakeholders and support client interactions as part of project delivery\nDevelop good business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure required project \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 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.\nA relevant university degree in Civil engineering \n4+ years’ experience in water infrastructure design or delivery within a consulting or infrastructure environment \nKnowledge of water, wastewater and/or stormwater systems and associated design standards \nAbility to undertake engineering analysis and contribute to practical, buildable solutions \nStrong communication and teamwork skills \nA proactive approach to learning and professional development\nDesign software skills (i.e., 12D, Civil3D, ACAD, GIS)\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! 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.\nKi 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.\nAt 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.\nWe respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4424,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":4,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Hybrid work","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"New Zealand","iso":"NZ","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Professional Services","Construction"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T11:06:37Z"}],"liveness":{"score":50,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.554,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":12,"expected_fill_days":18,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-29T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ghd-water-infrastructure-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ghd-water-infrastructure-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-30T05:35:02Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3935,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1065,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-01T00:00:00Z"}}}