Senior Civil Engineer

6 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Patersons Full time NZ$1,000,000 - NZ$1,300,000 per year

Set the standard in stormwater

At Patersons, we've been navigating land development across the South Island for 125 years. To complement our growing team, we're looking for a senior stormwater engineer. Someone who blends deep technical expertise with a client-focused mindset. You'll work on a range of interesting and diverse projects and make a visible difference for communities and environments throughout the South Island.

Why this role stands out

As a senior stormwater specialist, you'll lead the design and modelling of resilient, practical systems that support subdivisions, infrastructure upgrades, and complex land development projects. Working alongside planners, surveyors, and engineers, you'll be involved through the end-to-end project cycle as a collaborative team.

At Patersons, our values are our anchor. We have the scale and capability to take on complex projects, but we pride ourselves on retaining the down-to-earth culture of a smaller team. With offices in Dunedin, Queenstown, Wānaka, and Christchurch, you have the freedom to select the home location that best suits your lifestyle and family.

What you'll do

  • Lead stormwater design and hydrological modelling across a diverse project portfolio.

  • Deliver innovative conveyance, attenuation, and treatment systems.

  • Provide trusted advice to clients, councils, and regulators.

  • Mentor junior engineers.

  • Champion compliance with NZ standards and industry best practice.

What you bring

  • BE (Civil) or equivalent, with 8+ years' New Zealand experience.

  • Proven technical expertise in stormwater design and three waters infrastructure.

  • High-level competency in HEC-HMS (essential); familiarity with 12d Model, HEC-RAS, or SWMM an advantage.

  • CPEng or on the pathway to chartership (preferred).

  • A collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset.

About Patersons

We're people-first land professionals, trusted in New Zealand for our surveying, planning, and engineering expertise. We deliver major land development and subdivision projects across the lower South Island, such as Northlake in Wānaka, Ayrburn in Arrowtown, Hanley's Farm in Queenstown, and The Crossing and Eccles Green in Christchurch. Our teams combine local knowledge with innovation to achieve lasting results. At our heart, we're problem solvers who care about outcomes, for our clients, our colleagues, and the communities we serve.

Apply direct to Patersons, not via a recruiter or agency, and you could receive a welcome sign-on bonus.

Please note, we are closed from 23 December 2025 and reopen 12 January 2026. Applications will be reviewed by our HR team when we return to the office.

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