Wellington Water
Our water, our future.
Senior Engineer
Lead investigations & planning for water/wastewater networks, mentor engineers
Job Highlights
About the Role
The opportunity: this role will allow you to make a difference by optimising 3 Waters distribution across the Wellington Region. You will lead strategic planning and deliver network investigations that improve the reliability of drinking‑water supply and ensure environmentally safe and efficient wastewater distribution. • Lead challenging and interesting investigations across 3 Waters networks • Involved in tactical planning across the region's wastewater treatment plants • Mentor and develop graduate and intermediate engineers • Support the capital program and investment planning processes for client councils
Key Responsibilities
- ▸network investigations
- ▸tactical planning
- ▸strategic planning
- ▸capital support
- ▸mentoring
- ▸investment planning
What You Bring
• A relevant tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Chemical/Process, Environmental, Mechanical or Civil Engineering); CPeng highly desired • Strong technical knowledge in wastewater treatment • Sharp investigative skills with a solutions focus • Excellent relationship management skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Requirements
- ▸bachelor eng
- ▸cpeng
- ▸wastewater
- ▸investigative
- ▸relationship mgmt
- ▸communication
Benefits
Join a passionate team of 3 Waters Engineers. Provide technical support to both internal and external stakeholders. Based in our Petone office near cafes and the beach, this is a full‑time position of 40 hours per week. The remuneration range is $108,644 to $153,379 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience. Benefits: at Wellington Water our purpose goes beyond delivering great water services; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and provide development opportunities while caring about safety and wellbeing. • Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home • Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually • Formal and informal professional development opportunities • 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
Work Environment
Hybrid