Stantec New Zealand
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Water (Rolling Intake)
Christchurch
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 67,000 - 69,000 / Year
- 2-year accredited grad program, mentoring, International Young Professionals Networking Group & more
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 29 Mar 2025
- Start date Ongoing
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer – Water, Christchurch
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
- NZD69,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as insurances, spot bonuses banking discounts etc
- You will be connected to our international Young 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.
- Possibility to travel overseas via a developing professional’s exchange
- Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits
What do our Graduate Geotechnical Engineers do?
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will join a friendly Geo-Professionals Team in Christchurch that focuses mainly on high-profile infrastructure, and dams and hydropower projects, and is involved in disaster response throughout the country.
We work closely with our colleagues throughout New Zealand, also providing support to international projects as required.
You will be responsible for
- Carrying out site surveys, investigations and feasibility studies for various projects.
- Producing calculations, assist in drafting specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide appropriate solutions.
- Supporting specific projects including assisting with planning, budgeting, co-ordination and report writing.
- Assisting with communication and development of ongoing contracts with clients as required.
- Organising tender documents, assist in the evaluation of tenders and administration of contracts.
What you will bring
You will be a recent graduate with a Civil Engineering tertiary qualification ready to kick start your professional engineering career! You are motivated, pragmatic, and have an appetite for learning and gaining experience across various disciplines.
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Have a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) or equivalent in Civil Engineering (or be 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)
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 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.
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Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I am a graduate civil engineer with one year of experience. I do a mix of technical, MSQA and design work with mentorship from more experienced members of my team. I have time for personal development and training, participating in my graduate programme and the Developing Professionals Group. Currently I spend most of my time doing MSQA for a project, which is now in the commissioning stage, where I will arrange and conduct site visits, draft Notices and Variations for my project lead to approve, and hold meetings with the client and the contractor.
So far, I have mostly worked on stormwater and wastewater where day to day involves being the doer of these projects following the task plan with support from seniors. Responsibilities with this include carrying out the tasks, checking in with the checker and seeking support when unsure. Since starting I've really enjoyed the project work and being able to come in and work on/continue something straight away. The projects have been interesting, and I feel like I get to constantly learn new processes as a grad.
mix of field and office work. not very technical
About the employer
Stantec New Zealand
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1,000 - 50,000 employees
Engineering Consulting
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Pros and cons of working at Stantec New Zealand
Pros
The people are amazing, there is an awesome network of graduates, and all the seniors are super helpful and supportive.
There is flexibility regarding hours, and working remotely.
Being involved with a wide range of projects, based around NZ. Also having mentorship from many experienced people.
Spacious, clean, and green environment to work in.
Stantec has been providing learning opportunities for graduates providing opportunities to work in the field we are interested in, with proper guidance from seniors.
Cons
Pay is alright for the size of this firm. It probably needs to be a little better hearing what my peers are making at other big companies and the mid-year salary reviews are always very minor.”
It seems really hard to get to the next career level from graduate. There is a 2-year grad program. After that, you have to do more competencies to get promoted.
The corporate-ness— it feels like it can get in the way of genuine relationships and the work itself.
Sometimes lack of support from the seniors because most of them are tied up with projects, and so busy with their work.
For me personally, due to my type of role, the availability of work. I often get quite a bit of downtime when I have nothing to work on.