Senior Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Pattle Delamore Partners is an established and highly respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence. Our offices and projects are spread far and wide across Aotearoa and are driven by solving the important infrastructure and environmental challenges facing NZ.

As we continue to grow in Wellington, we invite you to join us. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled 3Water Senior Engineer to join our team in Wellington.

We are committed to creating sustainable and resilient water infrastructure and you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects related to water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. You will be a key contributor in developing and implementing solutions for complex problems for our clients and the environment.

About the Role

• Investigation, planning and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Familiarity of modelling software such as TUFLOW, InforWorks ICM and WSPro.
• Preparation of Site/project specific Health & Safety plans including Safety by Design and Risk Registers during the design phase.
• Preparation of investigation, design calculations, designs, and design reports
• Provision of the required inputs to the CAD / BIM / 3-D modelling team for the preparation of design drawings.
• Preparation of tender and contact documentation including preparation of schedule of quantities, engineer's estimate, and safety registers.
• Carry out checks to ensure the technical delivery of projects conforms to the highest standards of quality timeliness, and compliance in all engineering design process and documentation.
• Carry out and assist on construction monitoring tasks.
• Deliver quality outcomes for a range of clients from local authorities to private companies.
• Work across all stages of a project leading and mentoring junior engineers.
• Support business development activities and PDP profile-raising activities including conference presentations and technical publication

What you'll bring

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Natural Resources Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in municipal or industrial three-waters engineering investigation, design, and contract management.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) qualified or at least working towards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven design leadership skills.
• Creative thinking to find innovative and sound solutions for our clients.
• Ability to justify the approach taken for developing solutions.
• A collegiate, team-player attitude.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
• Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
• The chance to work on challenging projects that make a difference to our environment.
• A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
• Guidance and mentoring to develop professional skills.

About Us

PDP is a New Zealand employee-owned and operated consultancy with over 300 team members across the country. We provide cutting-edge environmental solutions in air, land, and water for a variety of clients, from major infrastructure projects to private landowners. Our strong culture prioritises work-life balance, career growth, and the well-being of our people.

How to apply

If you are excited to take your career to the next level, you should submit their resume and cover letter outlining both their experience and qualifications to Please include the job title as the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming talent to our ever-growing team

If you have any further questions about the position, please send them through to or feel free to look through our website to better understand the diverse range of projects and services here at PDP.