Senior Mechanical Engineer

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. 
 
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. 

Your opportunity to strengthen and grow Stantec’s mechanical discipline 

We are looking for a driven individual to strengthen and grow our Mechanical Discipline across New Zealand. 

You will be based in our Christchurch office situated within walking distance to the CBD and the culture and lifestyle it offers. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer looking for the growth in their career. You will get to work alongside our Senior & Principal engineers to support the business and ensure your own development. You will join a team that works on Water infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific region. 

This is your opportunity to grow or reinforce your abilities as a future leader in the Stantec business.  

What you need to bring 

Our preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in diverse aspects of Mechanical Engineering for water infrastructure projects.  

• Be a people person, with exceptional communication skills and the technical understanding in your discipline. 

• Proven experience in leading diverse teams and managing resources. 

• You will understand and be able to operate software requirements of AutoCAD and Revit.  

• Experience dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies. 

• A solid background with construction management and construction administration (CMCA) services in accordance with NZ3910.  

• In this exciting position, your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project management ones.  You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec team. 

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Have the ability to work successfully with remote teams to deliver projects to local clients.  

• Key requirements are a BE Mechanical or equivalent, plus a minimum of 10 years professional experience in the consulting or engineering industry.  

• Looking to achieve CPEng or equivalent 

What we offer 

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, part time & job share 

• Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning 

• Mentoring for your own development 

• Professional Memberships 

• Health Insurance – Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) – Life Insurance 

• Service Recognition Awards 

• Employee Assistance Program 

About us 

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450+ 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.

How to apply 

Please apply directly online. 

No agency assistance required.