Senior Civil Digital Designer

Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) is a respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence. Across Aotearoa, we partner with clients and communities, working within our environment to deliver lasting solutions for people and place through our multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, planners, and advisors. As our projects grow, so does the need for talented people – join us and help shape the future of New Zealand's infrastructure.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Digital Designer to join our expanding digital design team within the Water Infrastructure Group. This is a senior technical position with responsibility for delivering high-quality civil digital design and modelling, supporting large water infrastructure and geotechnical teams. You will drive innovation and technical excellence across multidisciplinary projects.

You will:

• Undertake civil design and modelling using AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce CAD models, engineering drawings, visualisations, and digital assets for earthworks, roads, water supply, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure.
• Collaborate with water infrastructure and geotechnical engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Prepare drawings in accordance with PDP CAD standards and client specifications.
• Collect and analyse civil data, carry out computations, and prepare construction drawings including plans, sections, details, and contributing to schedules of quantities.
• Liaise with water infrastructure and geotechnical engineers and stakeholders to ensure design accuracy and coordination.
• Support the development and maintenance of CAD libraries, templates, and digital design databases.
• Mentor junior staff in the ongoing developing their digital design skills.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and digital design transformation within PDP.
• Maintain quality control processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of all digital outputs.

What you'll bring

• A bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in civil design drafting and digital design within an engineering consultancy or technical environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoDesk digital design tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, Plant 3D).
• Analytical and visualisation skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide workable solutions.
• A passion for ongoing learning, commitment to quality and high attention to detail.
• Willingness to work closely with engineers and be involved with development of engineering design from high level concepts through to detailed construction drawings.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, evolving environments and embrace new technologies.
• Strong organisational skills with task prioritisation, multi-tasking, and time management techniques.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join a big and growing digital design team supporting a major water infrastructure engineering group.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top-up for parental leave, and the option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
• The chance to work on projects that make a difference to our environment and communities.
• A vibrant workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

About Us

Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) brings together diverse specialist skills in one integrated approach, offering true multi-disciplinary expertise.  We build partnerships that matter, working closely with clients, iwi, and communities across Aotearoa.  Our focus is on delivering enduring outcomes, providing solutions that respect air, land, and water while enabling progress.  As an employee-owned company with nearly 40 years of experience, we are proud to consistently exceed client expectations and contribute to meaningful environmental progress.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to , including the job title in the subject line. We look forward to welcoming new talent to our team.

If you have questions about the role, contact us at or visit our website to learn more about our projects and services.