2023 Graduate Intake (Civil Drainage Water Engineering) (Start ASAP)

Kei te pirangi matou ki a koe | WE WANT YOU!

You could help develop inventive and sustainable solutions that meet our clients’ needs and touch every aspect of people’s lives from the roadways and bridges you travel on, to the schools you once attended, to the water you drink from your faucet.

Be part of a team that designs with community in mind.

 Ko te angitūtanga | The opportunity:

Our established and vibrant team is looking for a Graduate Drainage Engineer to join in 2023. You will work with a diverse team and a range of clients from local government, authorities, and private development. By joining Stantec as a graduate, you will have many opportunities available to you, including but not limited to:

• An accredited 3-year graduate development program 
• A global developing professional network 
• Access to global industry leaders and Senior Leadership 
• Our Stantec NZ Reach network includes Women@Stantec, Pride@Stantec, Persons with Disabilities@Stantec, Black Indigenous Person of Colour@Stantec, and more.
• Ability to work on projects across different locations
• Firm-wide online specialist knowledge groups
• Ability to travel overseas via a developing professional’s exchange
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits
• Mentoring, technical support and encouragement

Day to day tasks would involve assistance in:

• Catchment study analysis including hydrological estimation of rainfall
• Hydraulic performance of a closed and open drainage systems
• Design new and existing drainage systems including piped network and infiltration basins
• Able to incorporate water sensitive urban design for water quality control
• Design hydraulic modelling of waterway around transportation infrastructure and floodway’s
• Undertake flood plain modelling for high rain falls
• Understanding of groundwater implications on surface water management design.
• 0-3 years’ experience working on a range of water drainage or planning projects
• Assist Senior and Project Engineers, along with the wider team, including other disciplines, if required
• Self-management skills will be as important as your technical design and project management abilities 
• Prioritise workloads whilst ensuring our clients’ needs are met whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with your colleague's both locally and across the international Stantec team.
• Build and develop your professional profile and expertise both internally and externally by consistently demonstrating an ability to successfully deliver projects.
• Maintain an appropriate level of service to Clients.
• Execute project design, documentation and contract administration services including regular project reviews
• Be accurate, diligent, and professional.
• Participate in meetings with clients and other consultants.

For more insight check out life of a Graduate at Stantec. 

NGA HUANGA MŌU | What we offer:

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing. 

• Flexible Working Arrangements – including school term contracts, job sharing or part time employment 
• Learning and Talent Development programs
• Mentoring for you own development
• Professional Memberships
• Health Insurance | Income Protection Insurance | Life Insurance
• Service Recognition Awards
• Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Options to purchase additional leave.

E pā ana ki a mātou | About us:

The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 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 as architects, designers, engineers, project managers and scientists from initial concept and planning, through to design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-years of experience. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the people and places where we live and work.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, we provide a collaborative environment that promotes all forms of diversity and works to make Stantec NZ an authentically inclusive workplace, essentially, we want you to feel comfortable to bring your true self to work. 

E pā ana ki a koe | About you: 

Our graduates demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged. You will have the ability to take on increasing responsibility and accountability for client service, technical delivery, and project outcomes as your progress through your career. You’ll be committed to improving the world we live in, seizing environmental challenges that we face, and helping develop solutions that will benefit generations to come. 

Me pēhea te whakauru | How to apply:

It’s easy, just click the Apply button and complete the online application. You will need your:

• CV/ Resume
• Current transcript (don’t worry, we know you haven’t graduated yet)
• A cover letter outlining why you are applying, what is your preference for location (if any) and why we should short list you for interview.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Have completed your respective degree by December 2022
• Have a clean current driver’s license. 

For more information on our Graduate Programme and FAQs, visit our website.

He aha i tū atu | What’s next:

Keep an eye out on your emails for updates on the progress of your application. 

• Applications close on Saturday 14 May 2022
• Phone screening
• Face to face or video interview
• Reference Checks
• Job Offer!

We look forward to your application. 

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi | With our collective offerings the people will thrive