Intermediate Civil Engineer – Stormwater
Auckland, 5 days per week
About you
Are you passionate about stormwater infrastructure and the part it can play in bringing together communities? Are you looking to work in a dynamic and growing organisation where you can directly influence outcomes and develop professionally? Do you have a heart for people and the environment? If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk.
About us
Awa is shaping stormwater to reduce flood risk, protect critical assets and infrastructure, and build resilient communities and thriving ecosystems. We do this by seamlessly integrating modelling, planning, and engineering – collaborating with clients to overcome complex stormwater challenges and strengthen climate adaptation. Our interdisciplinary team combines decades of experience, deep technical expertise, and unique insights to deliver pragmatic, sustainable solutions. We forge lasting client partnerships by anticipating your needs, guiding you through uncertainty, and unlocking new value through data and innovation.
What we offer
Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements
Great offices in the heart of Ponsonby
Career development including support for CPEng
Professional memberships
KiwiSaver and Employee Assistance Program
Southern Cross Health Insurance
Mobile phone
A talented, friendly and collaborative team
A focused growth firm centred on values of Excellence, Heart & Innovation.
About the role
Our work ranges from engineering and consenting for large residential and industrial developments to landscape assessments of roads and wetlands, and the building of sophisticated flood models for urban catchments and major transport infrastructure.
Whether leading delivery or contributing specialist expertise, we work closely with iwi, partners, and stakeholders to achieve positive results for our clients, always with heart and excellence.
With exciting projects and opportunities ahead, we are seeking an exceptional Intermediate Civil Engineer - Stormwater to provide civil engineering design with a focus on stormwater for our clients in Auckland and across New Zealand. Your skills will also complement our team of water specialists, environmental engineers, hydraulic modellers and scientists in the fields of water infrastructure and land development.
What you'll be doing
Stormwater design: Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments and design pipe networks, culverts, open channels, stormwater management devices and wetlands.
Catchment planning and modelling: Interpret hydrological and hydraulic modelling outputs and translate findings into practical engineering solutions, including flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements.
Environmental solutions: Develop integrated stormwater solutions that consider water quality, ecology, landscape, flood resilience and community outcomes.
Consenting and approvals: Prepare technical assessments, engineering calculations, flood assessment reports, design reports and documentation to support resource consents and Engineering Approvals.
Project delivery: Take ownership of assigned work, managing technical deliverables, budgets and programmes while maintaining strong relationships with clients and councils.
Construction: Support construction delivery through site inspections, design clarification, contractor coordination and construction monitoring.
Collaboration and mentoring: Work closely with other disciplines and provide technical support and guidance to graduate and junior engineers.
About you
We are looking for someone with sound technical foundations, a practical approach to engineering and a genuine interest in improving our environment and benefitting our communities that use them.
You will ideally bring:
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and approximately 4–8 years' relevant experience in stormwater or civil infrastructure engineering.
Strong understanding of hydrology, pipe and open-channel hydraulics, flood risk assessment, water quality treatment and stormwater management.
Experience designing stormwater infrastructure, including pipe networks, culverts, detention systems, swales, wetlands and water-sensitive design devices.
Ability to interpret catchment models and 2D hydraulic modelling outputs and incorporate them into engineering design.
Proficiency in relevant engineering software, which may include Civil 3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, SSA or similar.
Familiarity with Auckland Council guidelines, including GD01, the Auckland Unitary Plan, relevant New Zealand Standards and local authority codes of practice.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate technical reports, engineering calculations and consent documentation.
Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
Confidence working with clients, councils, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
An inquisitive mindset, willingness to share knowledge and a commitment to producing practical, constructable outcomes.
It would also be great if you have
Construction monitoring, contract administration or NZS 3910 experience.
Experience coordinating subconsultants and managing project budgets.
An interest in Te Ao Māori and incorporating cultural and environmental values into engineering outcomes.
Experience using emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve engineering workflows and project outcomes.
Professional chartership, or progressing towards.
Above all, we're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys collaborating with others and wants to contribute to Awa's technical capability and team culture.
More about us
Awa Environmental was founded in 2015 by a small group of ambitious flood modellers and engineers who set out to transform the way stormwater was managed in Aotearoa New Zealand.
"Awa Environmental" represents the combination of our deep understanding of water – a key meaning of the Māori word “Awa” is river or a body of flowing water – and our commitment to enhancing natural and built environments.
We are a 35-strong professional services firm with offices in Auckland Wellington, and Christchurch.