Graduate Civil Engineer - Transport, Auckland

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2026) with a Civil Engineering qualification?  Do you aspire to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2026-2027 Graduate Programme and kickstart your career with us!

Fantastic perks:

• Engineering NZ Accredited: 2-year graduate development programme.
• Competitive Salary: NZD74,000 base salary plus benefits such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.
• Insurance: Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Global Network: Connect with our international Developing Professionals Group for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• Professional Support: Get mentored for your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and personal career development.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible working hours and excellent employee benefits.

What you’ll do?

As a Graduate Civil Engineer based in Auckland, you will be working out of our brand-new Auckland office located in Newmarket right next to the Auckland Domain. You will sit within our Transportation team and work on a wide variety of diverse projects for both public and private sector clients, often within multi-disciplinary teams.  

Our transportation team are a team of specialists with expertise covering the whole lifecycle of a transport project, from advisory and planning, site investigations, design through to construction monitoring. We are involved in diverse projects both locally within Auckland, and nationally across the other large NZ cities and within the regions.

We provide 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 could include:

• Providing input into infrastructure business cases including strategic analysis and infrastructure economics.
• 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. 
• Undertaking site investigations including geotechnical investigations, site monitoring and construction management

 Some key projects that our team have worked on:

• Albany Highway Walking and Cycling Improvements Business Case, including optioneering, concept design, traffic modelling and business case writing.
• Traffic modelling for Auckland International Airport.
• Integrated Transport Assessments for large-scale Private Plan Changes such as Drury East and Beachlands.
• Waiheke Island Cycleway scheme, concept, and detailed design.
• Level crossing safety assessments for KiwiRail.
• Cyclone Gabrielle emergency response and recovery works for local roads for Gisborne District Council, Hastings District Council and Central Hawkes Bay District Council.

Your Role:

• Work across the entire project lifecycle, from concept to design and construction monitoring (onsite).
• Gain exposure to project management and client management.
• Join a large, nurturing, and diverse team that works on local, national and international projects. 
• Collaborate with and learn from national and international industry experts.

Application Advice and Tips

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       ·        Applications close 13^th April 2026

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 About Stantec

Stantec’s Transport team in New Zealand is proud to deliver accessible and reliable transport options that get people and freight from A to B. Our 220-strong team is proud to work with councils, private sector clients and asset owners with national and international reach. We advise and design across state highways, local roads, rail, ports and more, generating value through smart ideas, pragmatism, resilience, safety and efficient asset management. We’re focused on futureproofing our infrastructure and creating affordable and sustainable transport choices for our clients and communities.

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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