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Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place, and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with the community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

The opportunity | Ko te āheinga

Your long-term career with one of the top ten design firms in the world starts here. As a member of our global community of driven, passionate, and smart professionals, you'll have a chance to grow and develop as a future leader and innovator, work with other colleagues who offer fresh perspectives and learn the foundation of engineering, planning and consulting in the client environment.

As a graduate of Stantec, you will have opportunities that only a global company can provide, including:  

• A global developing professionals network
• Firm-wide online specialist knowledge group
• Access to global industry leaders through our Practice Leader network
• Ability to work on projects across geographies
• Taking your skills overseas via a developing professionals exchange 
• Flexible working hours and good conditions 
• Mentoring of technical support and encouragement

It couldn't be easier to begin your career in engineering with Stantec. As an Engineering NZ Professional Development Partner, we'll pay your membership fees and assist you to select the right mentor to fast-track your path to registration. You'll have the chance to work on leading-edge projects, fully supported by our comprehensive graduate development programme.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe

Of course, you'll need a relevant degree or diploma, but just as important will be your personal attributes. You'll be as committed as we are to improving the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come. Our graduates demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged and expected to take increasing responsibility and accountability for client service, technical delivery and project outcomes.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand 
• Have completed your respective degree by December 2023
• Have a full clean current driving licence
• Ready, willing and able to commence work in late January/early February 2024

About us | E pā ana ki a mātou

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across seven 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.

We're hiring now for our 2024 graduate intake and have the following opportunities across New Zealand:

• Civil Water Engineers
• Geotechnical Engineers
• Structural Engineers 
• Transportation Engineers  
• Hydrologists
• Modelers

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru

Apply directly online. We require you to:

• Supply your transcript to date 
• Include a cover letter outlining why you are applying, what is your preference for location and discipline and why we should shortlist you for an interview.

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