Senior Engineer at Wellington Water, WellingtonJoin a passionate team where you will be responsible for strategic planning and delivering network investigations into regional water issues.
Take the lead on complex issues, review work and provide technical supportFlexibility to work from home two days per weekPermanent position, based near the cafes and beach in our Petone officeThis is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $106,892 to $150,906 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity This is a dynamic position for a Senior Engineer to join a team of passionate 3 Waters Engineering professionals within Wellington Waters Network Strategy and Planning Group. Providing you an opportunity to make a difference through optimising 3 Waters distribution across the Wellington Region.
The role will see you take the lead on strategic planning and delivering network investigations that will ultimately lead to improved reliability of drinking water supply for the community and environmentally safe and efficient distribution of wastewater.
Additionally, you will assist with providing technical support across the organisation and managing third party consultants and contractors to deliver work programmes.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration, this role will also see you: lead challenging and interesting investigations across 3 Waters networksbe involved in tactical planning across the regions pump stationsmentor and develop graduate and intermediate engineerssupport the capital program and investment planning processes for our client councils.About you To be successful in this role you will bring the following: A relevant tertiary qualification such as Chartered Professional Engineering (preferred), Bachelor Engineering or Diploma in Engineering (preferably Environmental Natural Resources or Civil Engineering)Strong technical knowledge of pump stations and network hydraulics within the 3 Waters industrySharp investigative skills with a solutions focusExcellent relationship management skills to complement your strong communication skillsAt Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include the following: Flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from homeComprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annuallyFormal and informal professional development opportunitiesFive weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual serviceAbout us Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment, which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau, and Mana.
Applications close on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. How to apply To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. Please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
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Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
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