Senior Mechanical Engineer at Stantec in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand | Kablio

Role

Description

design management

workload management

client liaison

engineering systems

design documentation

quality compliance

Oversee and manage the design process, maintaining alignment with project guidelines.
Management of current and future workloads for the Queenstown Lakes region, in conjunction with the Christchurch office.
Key point of contact for all client relationships, being actively engaged, understanding client requirements and offering strategic design solutions.
Assist and contribute to the discipline leadership teams in developing Stantec engineering systems.
Design, documentation and contract administration, liaison with client and consultant team, liaison with authorities, reporting, and quality audits.
Adhere to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.

Requirements

communication

multitasking

building code

client relations

chartered

mechanical eng

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask between multiple projects.
Knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards
Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities
Professional Memberships
Previous experience in a Consulting environment within the Building services industry
Working towards being a Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent) and/or Producer Statement Author would be favourable, but not essential.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and ideally a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in the engineering industry or consulting.

Benefits

Mental Health and Wellbeing progamme
Employee Assistance Program
Service Recognition Awards
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes
An inclusive workplace
Flexible Working Arrangements including provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working
Social Club—sports, clubs, shows, fun events

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Role

Description

design management

workload management

client liaison

engineering systems

design documentation

quality compliance

Oversee and manage the design process, maintaining alignment with project guidelines.
Management of current and future workloads for the Queenstown Lakes region, in conjunction with the Christchurch office.
Key point of contact for all client relationships, being actively engaged, understanding client requirements and offering strategic design solutions.
Assist and contribute to the discipline leadership teams in developing Stantec engineering systems.
Design, documentation and contract administration, liaison with client and consultant team, liaison with authorities, reporting, and quality audits.
Adhere to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.

Requirements

communication

multitasking

building code

client relations

chartered

mechanical eng

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask between multiple projects.
Knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards
Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities
Professional Memberships
Previous experience in a Consulting environment within the Building services industry
Working towards being a Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent) and/or Producer Statement Author would be favourable, but not essential.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and ideally a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in the engineering industry or consulting.

Benefits

Mental Health and Wellbeing progamme
Employee Assistance Program
Service Recognition Awards
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes
An inclusive workplace
Flexible Working Arrangements including provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working
Social Club—sports, clubs, shows, fun events

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)