Principal Hydraulic Modeller

Principal Hydraulic Modeller:

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible

About the role:  

Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Finding solutions to our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network of over 360 water specialists collaborates and innovates to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Hydraulic Modeller with a specialisation in Stormweater, Wastewater.  As a senior member of our hydraulic modelling team, you'll provide technical leadership across a range of complex water projects. You'll lead modelling activities, support project delivery, mentor others, and work closely with clients to develop practical, innovative solutions that deliver lasting value.

Key aspects of the role will include:

• Provide technical oversight of hydraulic modelling projects, including model build, calibration, system performance, options analysis, and QA/QC.
• Deliver high-quality technical solutions by understanding client requirements, undertaking investigations, and preparing calculations, specifications, and designs.
• Manage allocated projects and coordinate project activities to deliver quality outcomes on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying and supporting new business opportunities through proposals and expressions of interest.
• Provide specialist engineering expertise to support project delivery and solve complex technical challenges.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their technical and professional development.

What you'll bring:

• Ownership of projects, technical quality, seeking opportunities, and client relationships

• Proactively connects with others within the network planning practice, both nationally and globally

• Reputation, technically excellent and respected in the industry

• Enthusiasm about the practice area of hydraulic modelling, wastewater networks and environmental outcomes

• Expertise in InfoWorks ICM and GIS packages, wastewater networks. Experience in other fields (stormwater, water supply) and other software packages desirable.

• Curiosity – we know there are better ways of doing things, we want your help to find them. A passion for innovation, analytics and planning essential.

What we offer

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:  

Professional development and support

• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
• Professional memberships
• Service recognition awards
• Mentorship

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
• Office Social Club and events

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

How to apply

Please apply directly online.