Senior Infrastructure Engineer

5 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand Babbage Full time

This role designs and delivers water infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems.
The engineer assesses network needs, develops technical designs, prepares reports and ensures projects meet safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
Assist in managing projects from early planning to construction, working closely with councils, contractors and other engineering teams.
The role ensures water systems are safe, reliable and sustainable for communities across New Zealand.
2 x positions open for Senior Infrastructure Engineers in the Water discpline
Full-Time Permanent role with consultancy experience being a requirement
Salary range between $100,000- $120,000 plus company benefits
At Babbage, we’re committed to creating smart, resilient, and sustainable water systems for communities across New Zealand.
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the networks that deliver clean water, manage stormwater, and protect our environment.
This is more than just pipes and pumps – it’s about engineering better outcomes for people and place.
Whether it’s upgrading aging assets, designing for climate resilience, or advising on long-term water strategies, your work will make a lasting difference.
Your Role
As a senior member of our water infrastructure team, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and a proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects.
Key will be your hands-on experience in the design, planning, and delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, working across public and private sector clients.
You’ll also:
Lead and deliver projects from concept to construction
Develop and review technical designs, reports, and models
Collaborate closely with clients, councils, and multidisciplinary teams
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers
Act as a trusted advisor and contribute to strategic decision-making
Ensure projects meet regulatory standards and sustainability objectives
What You Bring
We’re looking for a confident and capable engineer who combines technical strength with a collaborative mindset.
You’re someone who thrives in complex water projects and enjoys sharing knowledge, solving problems, and building trusted relationships.
You’ll bring:
A tertiary qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering
8+ years’ local experience in water infrastructure (three waters)
CPEng registration or working towards it
Experience managing complex water or infrastructure projects
Strong communication and client engagement skills
A passion for delivering smart, sustainable solutions
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Opportunities to work on an outstanding variety of meaningful projects.
Pathway and support towards becoming chartered.
Real opportunities to broaden your skills and advance your career.
Be part of a social, supportive and collaborative team that values you.
A culture that encourages innovation, independence, and knowledge-sharing.
What Drives Us
Our mission is to deliver a holistic, efficient, and human-centred building experience.
We help clients shape their projects and navigate the complexities of time, cost, stress, and sustainability - always with a focus on meeting their real needs.
People are at the heart of everything we do.
By encouraging open dialogue, shared ownership, and collaboration, we create impactful projects that leave a lasting positive mark - not just for our clients, but for communities and the environment too.
Sound like you? Apply today - we’d love to hear from you

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