Engineer - Water
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. WSP scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Engineer - Water | Wellington
Join our Wellington Water team and help shape practical, future-focused solutions for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
In this role, you’ll contribute to design, strategy, feasibility and engineering projects for key national clients, working alongside skilled engineers and scientists across regional, national and multidisciplinary teams.
This opportunity spans technical delivery and project leadership, from investigations, analysis, reporting and feasibility studies through to design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology, catchment planning, construction supervision and contract administration. There is also the potential to independently lead design, advisory, catchment planning or modelling projects, provide peer review, and help resolve complex technical issues with senior colleagues.
You’ll keep client outcomes at the centre of your work, managing your own project inputs, risks, programme and deliverables while building strong relationships.
About you:
A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline
CPEng accreditation, or being substantially ready to submit your application
Professional experience in water or environmental engineering, preferably around five years or more.
Experience in some combination of water, stormwater or wastewater design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology, catchment planning, strategic planning or asset management.
A current clean driver licence.
A client-focused, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with people across disciplines, locations and levels of an organisation.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!
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