Water Engineer

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next.

Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Water Engineer to join our growing Water Team based in Tauranga . You will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a variety of water infrastructure projects.

The role

• Investigating, designing, and implementing a range of projects involving stormwater, water supply, wastewater, and multidisciplinary infrastructure.
• Developing strong business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure project outcomes are achieved and client satisfaction remains high.
• Preparing high‑quality reports, correspondence, and other deliverables as required.
• Undertaking both office‑based and site‑based work, collaborating with virtual teams across GHD offices nationally and internationally.
• Providing guidance, training, and mentorship to graduate design engineers on various projects.

About You

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua ( ) for more information.

Visit our GHD New Zealand Water page to explore our work, projects, and opportunities in the water sector.

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

Office Shutdown Period

Please be aware that our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026 . We will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026 . During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let’s drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs : to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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