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Mechanical Engineer - WaterBeca Group • Waikato, Auckland, New Zealand
Mechanical Engineer - Water

Mechanical Engineer - Water

Beca Group • Waikato, Auckland, New Zealand
20 days ago
Job description

Make a difference daily by contributing to complex and meaningful water infrastructure projects across New Zealand and Australia.

From delivering clean drinking water to protecting rivers and oceans, and helping communities stay flood-resilient, your work will support a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Apply your mechanical engineering expertise in a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, challenges are embraced, and your contribution truly matters.

With multiple opportunities available across our New Zealand offices, this is your chance to grow your career and make everyday better.

  • Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
  • We're looking for Mechanical Engineers at various experience levels to join our motivated and trusted team.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary group working on impactful water and wastewater projects across the region.

In these roles, you will :

  • Take ownership of engineering tasks that grow in scope and complexity, with support and guidance from senior team members
  • Contribute to analysis, design work, tenders, and proposals
  • Coordinate with other disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, geotechnical, etc.)
  • Delegate, supervise, and mentor junior mechanical engineers
  • Work actively towards professional certification or registration
  • Help prepare documentation, ensuring accuracy and meeting quality standards
  • Build your understanding of business operations, including budgets and revenue
  • Develop your communication, presentation, networking, and consulting skillsWe're looking for engineers with excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder relationship skills—those who are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment.
  • We understand that balancing work with life's demands isn't always easy.

    That's why we're happy to explore flexible working arrangements, whether part-time or full-time.

  • Ko wai koe | About you
  • You're a motivated engineer with a passion for water infrastructure and a collaborative mindset.
  • You're keen to grow your technical skills and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.You'll bring :

  • A degree in mechanical engineering
  • Over 5 years' experience in a consulting or utility environment, particularly in pipeline, hydraulics, pump station, wastewater or water treatment plant designs
  • Experience with 3D Design Modelling packages (AutoCAD, Inventor, and Plant 3D) — a real advantage
  • Chartered status (preferred), or be actively working towards chartership
  • A natural ability to build strong networks both within and outside the organisation
  • Our Water Business
  • At Beca, our multi-disciplinary Water team works across water, wastewater, stormwater, surface waters, and irrigation.
  • We partner with clients in the municipal, industrial, transport, commercial, mining, and agricultural sectors delivering impactful projects across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia.

    We're proud of the strong relationships we've built with our clients, who continue to call on our expertise.

    As demand grows, we're looking for more great people to join us.

    Our people are our greatest asset.

    It's their passion, collaboration, and commitment that set us apart.

    We foster a culture of teamwork not just within the Water team, but across the entire Beca Group.

  • What We Offer
  • A career with Beca will provide you with :
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
  • Support with relocation and immigration for suitable applicants
  • Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal and family commitments
  • Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific
  • A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration
  • Excellent benefits for all staff – including discounted health insurance, gym membership discounts, and a variety of social club events Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences.
  • Beca is one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies.

    After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region.

    We have more than 4,000 employees in 24 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

    'Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision.

    It reflects our culture, our aspirations, and our purpose – to make everyday better.

    We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships.

    We use our skills and systems to empower innovation, helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

  • Tono mai | Apply now!
  • Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision.
  • It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better.

    But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality.For over 100 years, we've been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community.

    Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes.Our employee-ownership model sets us apart.

    It's an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees.We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday.

    And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients.When you are part of our Beca family, you'll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy.

    Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.

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