Development Engineer
  • Excellent opportunity to gain experience with a leading organisation that handles a high volume of projects
  • Boost your CV with hands-on work in water and wastewater servicesWork closely with industry professionals, gaining insight into a broad range of engineering projects

My client is a prominent organisation known for their expertise in delivering essential water and wastewater services. With a high project volume, they offer an exciting and fast-paced work environment where development and learning are encouraged. The team are professional, supportive, and dedicated to engineering excellence.

About the role: This is a 6 month contract. As a Development Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in reviewing and approving designs, managing asset acceptance, and ensuring systems are built to code. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in water and wastewater engineering to take the next step in their career.

Day to day responsibilities:

  • Resource Consent Reviews: Confirm system capacity for Resource Consent applications and determine necessary asset modifications when needed
  • Engineering Plan Approvals: Review EPA designs for compliance with the Code of Practice and collaborate with developers to optimise design outcomes
  • Asset Acceptance: Ensure newly constructed assets meet quality standards and are ready for vesting to the client, addressing non-compliant assets as necessary
  • Commercial Connections: Evaluate applications for commercial water and wastewater services, ensuring meters, fire supply connections, and backflow protection devices are suitable

Start Date: ASAP

Days/ Hours: Mon – Fri standard business hours.

About You: You are an experienced engineer with a background in water and wastewater services, ready to tackle a wide range of engineering challenges. Your key attributes include:

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
  • Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification (CPEng is a bonus).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with both developers and contractors
  • Desirable: Consulting or construction management experience

Benefits:

  • Work for a well-established, leading organisation in the industry
  • Gain valuable experience across a wide range of projects to enhance your engineering career
  • A professional, dynamic environment that encourages growth and development
  • Hybrid working after the first month (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
  • Opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry!

If you are ready for this exciting opportunity and meet the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply today with a copy of your CV, these roles won’t be around for long!

Reference: BH 141594.

Avril Moriarty
Manager - Professional Services