Principal Civil Engineer

**About Harrison Grierson**

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We're recognised for our innovation, knowledge and outstanding client service, and for being a great place to work. Using the latest technologies and ideas, we shape new and sustainable environments, making life better for everyone. We have long standing clients and are of a size where we can take on the big projects whilst maintaining that personable feel.

We'd describe ourselves as determined, accountable and everything we do is done with integrity. Our clients are at the centre of what we do. We build a sound understanding of their needs and deliver creative solutions. It's fair to say that our exceptional people are at the heart of our success.

**About the role**

We're on the lookout for a new Principal Civil Engineer to join our Three Waters Team. This role is located in our Auckland office however other locations can be considered too. You'll play a key role in designing, planning and managing three waters infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include:

- Provide technical expertise, project management and delivery solutions across a range of projects involving stormwater management plans, hydraulic modelling, engineering design, and other flood management and network projects.
- Investigation, planning and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
- Maintain existing client relationships and contribute towards business development initiatives such as identifying opportunities and writing proposals to enhance HG’s future project prospects.
- Guide and coach junior team members in an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning
- Play a key role in shaping better infrastructure for a diverse range of public and private clients across Aotearoa.

**About you**
- 10-12+ years work experience in related roles.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or working towards it.
- Experience in delivering stormwater projects: skills in Water Sensitive/Low Impact Design, hydraulic modelling, preparing Catchment/Stormwater Management Plans, or working in Three Waters/Infrastructure space are a bonus.
- Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and design of pipe and surface networks, or flood control systems.
- Proven experience in client relationship management and identification of opportunities is advantageous.
- Skills using or interpreting results with software such as InfoWorks ICM, MIKE DHI, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW and GIS.
- Enthusiastic about sustainability, resilience and green infrastructure.
- Tertiary qualified with a relevant degree such as a Bachelor of Engineering.

**Why join HG?**

We invest in our people. We provide the support, learning and development to help you grow and take the next step in your career. We have a team-based culture set in a creative and supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
- Lead across a wide range of urban development projects that enhance our local communities.
- HG Shareholding Opportunities with our Shares Trading Scheme.
- Professional development opportunities including mentoring, fully subsidised membership fees and ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development.
- Flexible working culture, active social clubs, wellbeing discounts and the option to purchase additional leave to enhance work life balance.

We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. We are a proud founding partner of the Diversity Agenda Accord, which is focused on helping the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive.
- Department
- Three Waters
- Locations
- Auckland