Stormwater Engineer

Water at Beca Deliver stormwater solutions across catchment planning, design, and construction Work with clients across Canterbury and New Zealand in varied sectors Enjoy flexible working, career development, and a collaborative team culture Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Due to ongoing growth, we’re looking for an experienced stormwater-focused civil engineer to join our Southern Water team in Christchurch. You’ll be part of a respected team of stormwater and water resources specialists, working on projects ranging from catchment planning and options assessment to detailed design and construction management. Our clients span Canterbury and wider New Zealand, across local government, transportation, industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors. We offer flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle—whether part-time or full-time. Ko wai koe | About you You’re an intermediate or senior-level stormwater engineer with technical experience across: Hydrology Pipe and open channel hydraulics Catchment planning Water quality treatment Flood risk assessment Civil engineering design You bring: Proven consultancy experience delivering stormwater solutions across varied sectors Ownership of your work, consistently delivering on time and within budget Strong client relationships built on understanding and trusted results A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a diverse team Familiarity with NZ standards and codes of practice (e.g. TP10, NZS 4404, MfE guidelines) Chartered status (preferred) or working towards chartership A relevant tertiary qualification Project management or site experience (advantageous) Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer 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 personal and family commitments Opportunities to learn from industry experts and technical gurus across Asia Pacific A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration Excellent benefits including discounted health insurance, gym memberships, and social club events Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. Ko wai mātou | About us Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we’ve 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! Ready to make everyday better? Apply now.