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Graduate Civil Engineer – Wellington 

Are you a recent graduate (or expecting to complete your studies in 2025) with a relevant Civil Engineering Qualification (BE Civil or similar) and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s Graduate Programme!  

We are a reputable global consulting firm and provide plenty of opportunities for aspiring and upcoming engineering professionals to work on a wide range of exciting projects. 

Fantastic perks we provide: 

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme.
• Up to NZD 69,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as insurances, spot bonuses banking discounts etc.
• You will be connected to our international Young Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.
• Possibility to travel overseas via a developing professional’s exchange
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Civil Engineers do? 

As our Graduate Civil Engineer based in Wellington, you will sit within our Transportation team and work on multi-disciplinary, diverse environments and teams.   

From our office in the heart of Wellington’s central business district, our team members enjoy all the city has to offer. We give back through our work too by providing technical expertise and ensure that project outcomes in terms of profit, schedule, technical and quality standards, meet both the client and Stantec expectations 

We provide the opportunity of development in multiple work streams and the excitement of working on large infrastructure projects.  

Day to day tasks include:  

• Scoping structural designs.
• Structural designs of civil structures for infrastructure projects.
• Monitoring of construction of structures.
• Supporting our traffic, design and delivery team.
• Understanding traffic engineering multimodal movements and implementing approaches to design for all users.
• Developing an understanding of geometric design and use of software such as AutoCAD, 12D, and Open Roads.

Some key projects that our team have worked on: 

• State Highway 58 safety improvements, involving design and construction monitoring of large-scale earthworks, retaining structures and bridges.
• Cyclone Gabrielle emergency response and recovery works for local roads for Hastings District Council and Central Hawkes Bay which includes mitigation of landslides with retaining structures and damaged or collapsed bridges.
• Wellington Cable Car seismic assessment of the three iconic and heritage bridges.

What you will bring 

You’ll be as committed as we are to improving the communities, we live in. We’re seeking individuals who thrive on thinking outside the box. Your ability to come up with fresh ideas and contribute to practical design solutions will be invaluable.  

You will also be a key member of a team, who is collaborative and able and willing to own and deliver on their project tasks. We are looking for someone who can step up during critical moments allowing their personal leadership qualities to shine. You’ll thrive in an environment where you’re challenged, where setbacks are opportunities for growth, and where resilience is a core value. 

You will have a Qualification in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science with a passion for transportation and infrastructure design. 

• To be eligible to apply you must:
• Be a recent graduate or due to complete your studies in 2025.
• Have a full clean current driving licence.
• Working Rights: Student Visa (convertible to post study open work visa), Permanent Resident, Citizen.

Application Advice and Tips 

Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.  

We will let you know once this opportunity opens!

About Stantec 

The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. 

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