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Graduate Civil 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 Civil Engineer do? 

As a Graduate Civil Engineer based in Stantec’s Christchurch office, you will join a friendly and supportive team who will guide you on your journey to gain experience and exposure, enhance your technical skills and develop your insight into the multifaceted nature of the water industry. Technical guidance and career progression will also be facilitated throughout the Graduate Programme, which you will follow along with the rest of your cohort.   

Additionally, you may have opportunities to support other disciplines within the Stantec Water Team, including dams and dam safety, structural, geotechnical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Collaboration across disciplines is encouraged on various projects, providing a well-rounded learning experience.   

Our Christchurch Civil team typically works for local district councils and we may however from time-to-time support other regional offices across New Zealand and internally to deliver a variety of projects across the water sector.  In this team, your day-to-day tasks may include: 

• Site visits to review project progress, perform tests and completing site walkovers to ensure sites are operating safely.   
• Performing data analysis and design calculations.   
• Attending workshops, training, and career development opportunities.   
• Reviewing drawings and designs for construction projects.   
• Assisting with work on drinking water and wastewater treatment plants.   
• Writing risk assessments, reports, memos, and other project management documentation.   

What you will bring 

You will be a recent graduate or soon to graduate with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (hon), ready to kick start your professional engineering career! You are motivated, pragmatic, and have an appetite for learning and gaining experience across various disciplines.  

You will have a strong interest in water engineering and can demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged. 

To be eligible to apply you must: 

• Have a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) or equivalent in Civil Engineering (or be due to complete in 2024) 
• 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) 

Application Advice and Tips 

• Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.
• We will let you know once this opportunity opens!

About Stantec 

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 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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