Water Engineer / Civil Designer

**Job Description** Water Engineer / Civil Designer You must have NZ experience to be considered for these roles. A growing, forward-thinking engineering consultancy is expanding its Hamilton team and is seeking talent across the spectrum from Junior Water Engineers through to experienced Civil Designers. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, well-structured team delivering a diverse pipeline of 3 waters, land development, and infrastructure projects across the Waikato and beyond. **About The Role** You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team contributing to the planning, modelling, and design of water and civil infrastructure projects. Depending on your level of experience, you'll be involved in everything from technical delivery through to project coordination and design leadership. This role offers strong exposure across stormwater, wastewater, and potable water systems, alongside broader civil design work including subdivisions and infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Supporting or leading 3 waters modelling and analysis Delivering design work across water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure Contributing to land development and civil design projects (earthworks, drainage, roading) Preparing design documentation and coordinating with project teams Attending client and project meetings Collaborating with engineers, planners, and surveyors Mentoring junior staff (for more senior candidates) What They're Looking For **Junior-Intermediate (2-4 Years)** Exposure to 3 waters or civil infrastructure projects Experience with Civil 3D (or similar) beneficial Eagerness to learn and build technical capability Mid-Senior (5+ years): Strong experience in land development or infrastructure design Proficiency in Civil 3D (12d advantageous) Experience delivering projects and coordinating design outputs Ability to mentor and contribute to technical quality **For All Candidates** Relevant civil engineering or design qualification Strong communication and collaborative approach Ability to work both independently and within a team The Opportunity Join a consultancy with a strong pipeline of Waikato projects Work across a broad mix of 3 waters and civil infrastructure projects Supportive, down-to-earth team culture with approachable leadership Clear career progression whether technical or project-focused Flexible working environment with good systems and processes Competitive salary aligned to experience Whether you're early in your career looking to build capability, or an experienced designer ready to take ownership of projects, this is a great opportunity to grow within a stable and well-regarded Hamilton-based team. **Qualifications** Washington Accord **Why Is This a Great Opportunity** This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong pipeline of Waikato projects, giving you the chance to work across a diverse mix of 3 waters and civil infrastructure work. You'll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team with approachable leadership, backed by flexible working arrangements, good systems and processes, and clear career progression on either a technical or project-focused path, all with a competitive salary aligned to your experience. **Salary Type** : Annual Salary **Salary Min** : NZ$ 70000 **Salary Max** : NZ$ 120000 **Currency Type** : NZD