Principal Civil Engineer

6 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand AECOM New Zealand Ltd Full time NZ$100,000 - NZ$179,999 per year

"AECOM has given me so many opportunities to grow. The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different." – Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead, Auckland NZ

Job Description

Join AECOM's dynamic Auckland Transport team and take a pivotal role in shaping some of New Zealand's most high-profile and complex infrastructure projects. We are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer specialising in Utilities to provide and undertake hands on utilities design as well as technical leadership to more junior utilities engineers. You will help to deliver major brownfield and transport corridor projects such as Eastern Busway and other landmark urban developments.

In this role, you will combine hands-on engineering expertise with strategic oversight and will have experience on major brownfield infrastructure projects. You will be leading the design and delivery of utilities works, coordinating across multiple disciplines, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure successful, integrated project outcomes.

How you'll make a difference

  • Deliver utilities design using 12d, ensuring technical accuracy on major brownfield projects.
  • Lead and manage junior utilities engineers, providing guidance and oversight on project tasks and deliverables.
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary design work, collaborating with other disciplines and liaising with asset owners to integrate utilities solutions.
  • Apply local design standards and frameworks, engaging with stakeholders such as Vector, Watercare, and Chorus to ensure compliance and smooth project delivery.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

  • Skilled in stormwater design for roading projects, including swales, culverts, transverse drainage, and water quality treatment.
  • Proficient in 12d software, with strong local project experience; CPEng preferred.
  • Experience on major brownfield infrastructure projects, able to work across existing utilities and complex site conditions.
  • Strong interdisciplinary communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, and asset owners.

Additional Information

Why you'll love working with us

  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
  • Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
  • Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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