Senior Engineer

What you’ll bring:
Are you ready to contribute to multi discipline projects across Aotearoa? We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington team — someone who thrives on delivering technically excellent work, building trusted client relationships, and making sustainable outcomes the norm.

As a senior engineer in our Land and Water Service Group, you’ll be part of a team that’s changing how major civil works are designed and delivered — with carbon neutrality and resilience at the core.

What's the mahi?

You’ll take the lead on complex civil design projects that shape the places we live and work, including:
- Urban development and revitalisation- Infrastructure planning and design for both public and private sector clients- 3 Waters and utilities design across major Wellington and national projects

Your role will span the full project lifecycle — from early strategy and stakeholder engagement to delivering designs that are ready for tender and construction.

More specifically, you’ll:- Champion technical excellence and design quality across every phase of a project- Convert ideas and analysis into tangible, build-ready designs- Write and present compelling reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels- Use your industry networks and client-centric mindset to build trusted partnerships and secure repeat business

You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to bring bold, sustainable ideas to life.

What do you bring?

We’re after someone who’s curious, collaborative, and motivated by purpose.

You’ll bring:
- 7-8+ years' experience in a consultancy-based civil engineering role (ideally within Aotearoa)- A Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or similar tertiary qualification)- Strong experience across general civil design - including roads, subdivisions, earthworks, drainage, water civils, utilities, pavements, and more- Solid knowledge of New Zealand civil design standards- Proficiency with design software such as Civil 3D or 12D- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - with clients, communities, and contractors alike- A collaborative spirit, strong cultural awareness, and a desire to mentor others

Why Aurecon?

At Aurecon, we’re committed to engineering a better future. In Aotearoa, our Energy & Industrial team is deeply engaged in projects that drive decarbonisation, support renewable energy transition, and uplift advanced industrial practices. You’ll be joining a team that values curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to shape a more sustainable, resilient future.

What’s in it for me?
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident that your voice will be heard. We don't just claim that we're inclusive and innovative, it's proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we're always seeking new ways to prove (and improve) our commitment to diversity.

In May 2023 we were the first engineering company in Aotearoa to receive the Gender Tick, led by our people for our people.

Our Māori strategy (He Rautaki Māori) won two Good Design awards in 2022 for its outstanding contribution in bringing Te Āo Māori and digital innovation into operations and decision-making processes.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Your background, unique needs, and individuality are valued here. We are committed to ensuring that you are well supported so that our recruitment process is fair, equitable, inclusive, and available to everyone. Please let us know what adjustments or support you need to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.

Whakahā ngā whakaaro / Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi / Be bold, be strong, work as one