2023 Graduate Intake (Geotechnical 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 the community in mind.

 Ko te angitūtanga | The opportunity:

Our established and vibrant team is looking for a Graduate Geotech 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

Based in our NZ offices, your key responsibilities will be assistance in the delivery of projects including the following:

• Carry out site surveys, investigations, and feasibility studies for proposed projects
• Produce calculations, specifications, and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide appropriate solution
• Support specific projects by assisting with planning, co-ordination and report writing
• Assist with communication and development ongoing contacts with clients as required
• Organise tender documents, assist in the evaluation of tenders and administration of contracts
• Participate in meetings with clients and other consultants
• Assist in on site construction monitoring and health and safety

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