Intermediate Water Engineer

Wellington, New ZealandPermanentPosted Aug 25, 2026

Job description

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 an Intermediate Engineer with experience in water, wastewater and stormwater (three-waters) who will be given opportunity to work across a wide variety of projects and further develop their skills and leadership expertise. What you’ll do Investigation and design of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

Preparation of design calculations, drawings and reports. Understanding of Safety by Design and Risk Management. Construction monitoring. Work with a range of clients from local authorities to private companies. Project management. Support PDP profile-raising activities including conference presentations and technical publications.

Checking of design calculations done by junior engineers. What you’ll bring Degree in Civil, Environmental or Natural Resources Engineering. 3-4 years’ experience in three-waters engineering investigation, design and construction monitoring. Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical report writing.

Creative thinking to develop innovative and sound solutions from basic principles. A collegiate, team-player attitude. Why join PDP? 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 carers 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.

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