Civil Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Civil Engineer, Water Infrastructure

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The purpose of the role is to become a key part of the growing New Zealand Water Engineering team, and to undertake a range of water engineering planning, design, design management and project management tasks throughout the ANZ region.

Another key expectation is the design of 3 waters infrastructure and the ability to independently carry out design tasks with the support of senior technical staff, whilst finding on the job opportunities to provide internal informal mentoring and advising and supporting graduate and intern staff in the area of design.

You will provide Technical Engineering Services, developing solutions to (potentially) complex problems requiring understanding of practices, techniques, concepts and theoretical principles. With an uncompromising approach to safety and welfare, you will lead and support safety initiatives and drive Jacobs Beyond Zero culture of caring.

You will support the Jacobs water team to ensure it can thrive in a global setting, encouraging cross-geography relationship building and work sharing in order to maximise the benefit of global delivery to our clients and our people.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Qualified Engineer with degree and 3+ years’ experience in water industry in an engineering capacity
• Takes personal responsibility for client satisfaction
• Displays technical leadership and is exemplar in quality delivery and review processes
• Takes responsibility and accountability for work activities and coordinating design efforts
• Listens effectively and clearly presents information
• Fosters honest, open and transparent communication
• Reports on and monitors progress on designs
• Establishes and maintains client relationships

Benefits and Culture

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

Cultural Support

Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Hybrid Working

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices / projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Application Experience

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