Environmental Engineer

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 scientists, engineers, planners, and advisors.

We are looking for a Graduate Environmental Engineer with 1-2 years’ experience to join our Water Infrastructure team in Wellington. This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills while working on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects that support your career development while helping communities throughout New Zealand.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects while developing your investigation, design, project delivery and reporting experience. What you’ll do Support the investigation and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Undertake engineering calculations and provide technical inputs to associated projects.

Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and project deliverables. Assist with construction monitoring and site inspections. Contribute to project delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets. Ensure work meets relevant standards, health and safety requirements, and PDP quality processes. Develop your technical capability through on-the-job learning and participating technical presentations.

What you’ll bring A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from a recognised university. Around 1-2 years' experience working in water infrastructure, civil, environmental, or related engineering projects. An interest in water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced engineers. The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. A commitment to health and safety and delivering quality outcomes. Why join PDP? We know that early-career professionals are looking for more than technical experience.

At PDP, you'll be supported to build your career while maintaining balance outside of work. Competitive salary and annual remuneration reviews. Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance. Fully subsidised health insurance and income protection. Ability to purchase additional annual leave through salary sacrifice.

Salary top-up for primary careers on parental leave. Professional membership fee coverage and support for further study. Ongoing mentoring from experienced engineers and technical leaders. Exposure to a diverse range of water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Clear career progression pathways and opportunities for professional growth.

Opportunities to get involved in our sustainability, community, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives. About PDP PDP is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading environmental science, engineering and advisory consultancies. Guided by our purpose, Today Shapes Tomorrow, we care deeply about delivering solutions for our clients and communities that meet today’s needs, while providing for the future.

Join our multi-disciplinary team, and help create innovative and enduring outcomes for people, place, economy, and environment. Application If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today. For more information about the role, contact us at careers@pdp.co.nz. We look forward to hearing from you.