Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Mechanical Engineer Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previ…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Site Surveys, Field Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Technical Calculations
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Mechanical Engineer Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previ…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Site Surveys, Field Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Technical Calculations
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
About the Job At Worley in Wellington, we are growing our Water team and are looking for a Project Engineer – Water to help deliver critical water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Working closely with our Wate…
Skills: Project engineering, Water infrastructure, Project delivery, Stakeholder engagement, Budget management
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here At Downer, we don't just build and maintain New Zealand's infrastructure - we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join ou…
Skills: Class 2 Licence, Class 4/5 Licence, WTR Endorsements, Asphalt Paver Operation, Roller Operation
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description Help shape the future of Wellington's water infrastructure. AECOM leads the way in delivering sustainable, resilient, and future‑focused water solutions across wastewater, potable water, and stormwate…
Skills: Water Infrastructure Design, Wastewater Management, Stormwater Systems, Potable Water Systems, Technical Leadership
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description Help shape the future of Wellington's water infrastructure. AECOM leads the way in delivering sustainable, resilient, and future‑focused water solutions across wastewater, potable water, and stormwate…
Skills: Water Infrastructure Design, Wastewater Treatment, Stormwater Management, Potable Water Systems, Technical Leadership
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$28/hr–$35/hr
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working here We also offer: Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.Hourly rate between $28 - 35. (Please indicate a…
Skills: Asphalt Paver Operation, Plant Maintenance, Pre-start Inspections, HSEQ Compliance, Civil Road Construction
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Remote OK
Company Description Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Draw…
Skills: Electrical Network Design, Substation Development, Transmission Lines, Distribution Networks, AutoCAD
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Draw…
Skills: Electrical Network Design, Substation Development, Transmission Lines, Distribution Networks, AutoCAD
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
The opportunity We're looking for an experienced Leading Hand – Construction to join the Seaview Thermal Dryer Project in Lower Hutt. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll coordinate crews and subcontractors ac…
Skills: Crew Coordination, Subcontractor Management, Construction Sequencing, Reading Construction Drawings, Safety Leadership
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Foreperson to join our Wellington team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys leading crews while remaining actively involved in the work on …
Skills: Crew Leadership, Civil Construction, Plant Operation, Excavation, Resource Planning
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastruc…
Skills: Hydraulics Design, Pump Stations, Stormwater Management, Civil 3D, 12D
Tapi - Property Maintenance SoftwareWellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
The role This one's all about plumbing and gas pricing. You'll review live quotes, sense-check pricing and scope, fix anything that's off, and sign them off so jobs can go out. Need more detail? You'll call the tenant to…
Skills: Plumbing Pricing, Gas Pricing, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Quote Review
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description “I work for AECOM because they cover a broad engineering landscape which challenges our engineering and consultancy skills through the best B+P projects both nationally and internally. The depth of sk…
Skills: Cost Modelling, Cost Planning, Financial Forecasting, Procurement, Tender Management
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description “I work for AECOM because they cover a broad engineering landscape which challenges our engineering and consultancy skills through the best B+P projects both nationally and internally. The depth of sk…
Skills: Cost Modelling, Cost Planning, Financial Forecasting, Procurement, Tender Management
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te ra From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by …
Skills: Project Execution, Stakeholder Management, Contract Administration, Budget Management, Scheduling
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
The Opportunity We are seeking a Project Engineer Mechanical to join our team in Wellington, supporting the successful delivery of a complex infrastructure project. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee the insta…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Project Coordination, Installation Management, Commissioning, Testing
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
The Opportunity We are seeking a Site Engineer Civil & Structural to join our team in Wellington, Seaview, supporting the delivery of civil and structural works for a major thermal drying plant project. In this site-base…
Skills: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Earthworks, Concrete Structures, Reinforcement
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
The Opportunity We are seeking a motivated and capable Site Engineer Electrical to join our Energy & Utilities team, supporting delivery on a key infrastructure project based in Wellington, Seaview. In this site-based ro…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Installation of MCCs, Switchboards, Power Distribution, Cabling
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
The Opportunity We are seeking a highly capable Project Engineer Electrical to join our team and play a critical role in delivering a complex thermal drying plant project based in Wellington Seaview. Reporting to the Con…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Project Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Power Distribution, Commissioning
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The role involves conducting site surveys and producing technical calculations, specifications, and drawings for various building projects. Additionally, the engineer will support business development through proposal creation and maintain ongoing client communications.
The candidate should be a highly qualified mechanical engineer with experience in projects ranging from low-rise to high-rise buildings. Experience in mission-critical facilities such as data centres, healthcare, and laboratories is highly desired.
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
The opportunity
Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end-to-end projects for our clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation. Specialising in mission-critical facilities such as data centres and healthcare, our team of 100 brings expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, electrical and sustainability engineering to local projects. We’re proud to put user needs at the centre of every design.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our high performing team. We are ideally seeking a highly qualified candidate with experience across all project sizes from low rise to high rise building projects. We are involved in a broad range of project types that include data centres, health, laboratories, industrial, education and infrastructure. Youl will support the wider Mechanical team by providing technical expertise that drive positive project outcomes.
What we offer
At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:
Professional development and support
Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
Professional memberships
Service recognition awards
Mentorship
Wellbeing and connection opportunities
Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
Employee assistance program
Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
Office Social Club and events
About us
We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
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With every community, we redefine what's possible.
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
Offices: 10160-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L6, CA
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