Graduate Civil Engineer - Water, Christchurch

Graduate Civil Engineer - Water, Christchurch - ( 250000TW )

Description

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2025) with a civil engineering tertiary qualification and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2025-2026 Graduate Programme!

Fantastic perks we provide:

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme
• NZD71,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.
• Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• You will be connected to our international Developing Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Civil Engineers do?

As a Graduate Civil Engineer based in Stantec’s Christchurch office, you will join a friendly and supportive team who will guide you on your journey to gain experience and exposure, enhance your technical skills and develop your insight into the multifaceted nature of the water industry. Technical guidance and career progression will also be facilitated throughout the Graduate Programme, which you will follow along with the rest of your cohort.

Additionally, you may have opportunities to support other disciplines within the Stantec Water Team, including dams and dam safety, structural, geotechnical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Collaboration across disciplines is encouraged on various projects, providing a well-rounded learning experience.

Our Christchurch Civil team typically works for local district councils and we may however from time-to-time support other regional offices across New Zealand and internally to deliver a variety of projects across the water sector. In this team, your day-to-day tasks may include:

• Site visits to review project progress, perform tests and completing site walkovers to ensure sites are operating safely.
• Performing data analysis and design calculations.
• Attending workshops, training, and career development opportunities.
• Reviewing drawings and designs for construction projects.
• Assisting with work on drinking water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Writing risk assessments, reports, memos, and other project management documentation.

Application Advice and Tips

• Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.
• Applications close 13th April 2025
• Tips on Getting a Job & Working at Stantec: https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/stantec/advice

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

Qualifications

What you will bring

You will be a recent graduate or soon to graduate with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (hon) or Master of Civil Engineering, ready to kick start your professional engineering career! You are motivated, pragmatic, and have an appetite for learning and gaining experience across various disciplines.

You will have a strong interest in water engineering and can demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Have a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) or Master of Civil Engineering or equivalent in Civil Engineering (due to complete in 2025)
• Preferrable hold a current restricted or full driving licence
• Working Rights in New Zealand (Student Visa holder, convertible to post study open work visa, Permanent Resident OR Citizen)

Primary Location : New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 15, 2025, 11:00:00 PM

Req ID: 250000TW

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans