Water/Wastewater Process Engineer

We’re looking for an Associate Water or Wastewater Engineer to join our team – someone who brings a strong mix of process or mechanical engineering expertise, coupled with a proven ability to work directly with clients in New Zealand.

In this role, you’ll take the lead in designing and delivering complex water or wastewater projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes for our clients. You’ll be a key part of our multidisciplinary team, helping to shape solutions that are innovative, sustainable, and future-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage water or wastewater projects from feasibility and design through to implementation and commissioning, ensuring successful delivery across scope, budget, timelines, and resources.

• Build and strengthen client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact, while leveraging your existing network to identify new opportunities and support business growth.

• Provide tailored engineering solutions that align with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, working closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes, applying this knowledge to continuously improve project outcomes and service offerings.

• Mentor and support junior engineers and team members, contributing to capability growth and a collaborative team environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 12–15 years’ experience in water or wastewater treatment, with strong capability in process design and/or wastewater process modelling using BioWin and/or SUMO.

• Proven ability to win and deliver work, manage process components end-to-end, and successfully oversee project budgets, timelines, and resources.

• Advanced qualifications in Chemical and Process Engineering, Wastewater Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional accreditation and project management certification are highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of relevant industry regulations and standards, along with an established client network within the water or wastewater sector.

• A self-driven, personable, and client-focused approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships and contribute positively to team and project environments.

Ready to bring ideas to life?   
Then please apply now! We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply, we want you to bring your whole self! 
   
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