Graduate Civil Engineer – Water, Wellington – ( 2600004M )
Description
Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2026) with a Civil Engineering qualification? Do you aspire to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2026-2027 Graduate Programme and kickstart your career with us!
Fantastic perks:
- Engineering NZ Accredited : 2-year graduate development programme.
- Competitive Salary: NZD74,000 base salary plus benefits such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day’s leave.
- Insurance: Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance
- Global Network: Connect with our international Developing Professionals Group for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
- Professional Support: Get mentored for your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and personal career development.
- Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible working hours and excellent employee benefits.
What you’ll do?
As a Graduate Civil Engineer based in Stantec’s Wellington office, you will join a friendly and collaborative team and contribute to providing designs, calculations, reporting, construction monitoring, and advice for our clients regionally, nationally and even globally.
Our Wellington water team are involved in a wide variety of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Some of our current projects include;
- Complex multidiscipline treatment plant upgrades.
- Central city infrastructure upgrades.
- Design and construction of pipe renewals, pump stations reservoirs and culverts.
- Wastewater and drinking water network planning and design.
You name it, we have probably done it or had a hand in it. Let us know what interests you in your cover letter and we will see if we align.
Day to day tasks could 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.
- Workshops, training, and career development opportunities.
- Reviewing designs and drawings for construction projects.
- Completing risk assessments, reports, memos, and other project management documentation
- With the variety of projects we work on, day-to-day will look different to your peers and will change over the weeks and months.
Your Role:
- Work across the entire project lifecycle, from concept to design and construction monitoring (onsite).
- Gain exposure to project management and client management.
- Join a large, nurturing, and diverse team that works on local, national and international projects.
- Collaborate with and learn from national and international industry experts.
What You Bring:
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (hon) or similar
- Motivated, pragmatic, and eager to learn across various disciplines
- Strong interest in water engineering
- Demonstrated personal leadership qualities and thrive in challenging environments
Eligibility :
- Be a recent graduate or due to finish studies by December 2026
- Preferably have a full clean current driving licence
- Working Rights: Student Visa, Permanent Resident, Citizen
Application Advice and Tips
- Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.
- Applications close 13 th April 2026
- Tips on Getting a Job & Working at Stantec: https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/stantec/advice
About Stantec
Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.
We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
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Qualifications
What You Bring:
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (hon) or similar
- Motivated, pragmatic, and eager to learn across various disciplines
- Strong interest in water engineering
- Demonstrated personal leadership qualities and thrive in challenging environments
Primary Location : New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Mar 15, 2026, 1:51:23 PM
Req ID: 2600004M
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