Senior Civil Engineer (Water)

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Egis Group is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer, Water in Christchurch to lead the design and delivery of 3-waters projects from master planning to detailed design and construction, focusing on pipelines, pump stations and stormwater networks. This role blends technical leadership, project delivery and client engagement in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have 8+ years’ experience, a Civil, Water or Environmental engineering degree, and CPEng status or progressing toward it, with strong hydraulics, stormwater and pump station design and demonstrated project management. Proficiency in Civil 3D, 12D, InfoWorks, HEC-HMS and GIS is valued, as is mentoring and client-facing ability. We offer flexible arrangements; apply with a CV highlighting 3-waters leadership, modelling work and BD examples, and readiness to work onsite.

Company Description

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer – Water to join our team in Christchurch! In this opportunity, you’ll lead the design and delivery of 3-waters projects – from master planning through to detailed design and construction – with a focus on pipelines, pump stations and stormwater networks.

This role offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, project delivery and client engagement while growing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Your day-to-day will see you:

• Leading detailed design for hydraulics, stormwater runoff, pipeline and pump station to help solve complex challenges across land development, transport and flood management projects/
• Managing project budget, timelines and resources to deliver quality outcomes for clients.
• Acting as the key client contact, building strong relationships and proactively seeking business development opportunities with new and existing clients. 
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development.
• Championing technical excellence in software such as Civil 3D, 12D, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, SWMM and GIS tools (QGIS/ArcGIS) to deliver practical, high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborating across disciplines to align with client goals, regulations and best practice.
• Staying up to date with industry trends, embracing digital tools to drive efficiency and uncovering new opportunities through your network.

Qualifications

This role is ideal for an engineer with 8+ years’ experience who is passionate about water infrastructure and has achieved (or is working towards) Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Water, Environmental or Natural Resources Engineering
• CPEng Status (or working toward)
• Strong experience in hydraulics, stormwater networks, and pump station/pipeline design.
• Demonstrated experience in 3 waters projects with a focus on detailed design.
• Demonstrated project management and delivery capability across all lifecycles, managing budgets, timelines and resource management.
• Experience with modelling highly desired. 
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, 12D, InfoWorks, HEC-HMS and GIS tools (QGIS/ArcGIS preferred).
• A good attitude toward developing junior engineers and designers through active mentorship and participating in team development.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach with strong communication and client engagement skills.

Additional Information

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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