2023 Graduate Intake (Civil Transportation 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:

We have an opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Transportation team in 2023. You will join a team that works on transport engineering projects, not only locally, but across NZ and the wider Asia Pacific region. You will work with a diverse client set from local government, industry, and private development. As a graduate, with 0 to 3 years of work experience, you will have many opportunities available to you by joining us at Stantec, including:

• Inclusion in an accredited 3-year graduate development program
• A global developing professionals’ network
• Firm-wide online specialist knowledge groups
• Access to global industry leaders through our Practice Leader network
• Ability to work on projects across geographies
• Taking your skills 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 include 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 solutions. 
• Analyse data with excel and other software programs to solve transport challenges.
• Support specific projects by assisting with planning, coordination and report writing.
• Assist with communication and develop ongoing contacts with clients as required. 
• Organise tender documents, assist in the evaluation of tenders and administration of contracts. 

For more insight check out the 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 your 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 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 bringing your true self to work. 

E pā ana ki a koe | About you: 

You will be looking for a challenging role in your field of civil engineering or similar with a personal interest in how transport functions can contribute and help solve challenges within our cities and communities. No previous experience is necessary but having taken an internship with an engineering consultancy during your studies is an advantage and some Design and/or CAD skills would be a bonus.  You’ll also have a willingness to learn and develop your skills quickly. 

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 shortlist you for an 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