Environmental Engineer

We are looking for an Environmental Engineer who will provide technical input and solutions to a wide range of environmental projects carried out by our Water Infrastructure team.

You will help build our 3 waters engineering services to a preeminent position in the Christchurch consulting market where we lead in the development of policy, procedures and innovative design solutions for our clients.

About the Role

• Design of 3 waters infrastructure for local authority and industrial clients.
• Hydrological and hydraulic analysis.
• Civil works design.
• Supervise investigations and construction of works.
• Manage construction contracts including tender preparation, contractor evaluation, budget management, invoice reconciliation and works certification.
• Prepare resource consent applications and liaising with Regional Authority staff.
• Soil/water sampling and testing.
• Write reports on technical work.
• Undertake engineering calculations from first principles and using modelling tools
• Manage projects by co-ordinating subcontractors and liaising with regulators and client contacts.
• Prepare technical papers for presentation at conferences.
• Investigate landfill sites (existing and proposed).
• Work with senior engineers and scientists on all of the above.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Natural Resources Engineering from a well-recognised university.
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to communicate clearly to clients, engineers, and scientists.
• Excellent written report writing skills.
• Ability to work on several projects at a time.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Self-starter
• Professional approach to work.

Benefits

• Fully subsidised health insurance and income protection
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave through salary sacrifice
• Salary top-up for parental leave (all primary carers)
• Flexible/Hybrid working culture
• Full professional membership fee cover and continued study support
• Multiple opportunities to be part of our inclusion, community, and sustainability groups

About Us

Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) brings together diverse specialist skills in one integrated approach, offering true multi-disciplinary expertise.  We build partnerships that matter, working closely with clients, iwi, and communities across Aotearoa.  Our focus is on delivering enduring outcomes, providing solutions that respect air, land, and water while enabling progress.  As an employee-owned company with nearly 40 years of experience, we are proud to consistently exceed client expectations and contribute to meaningful environmental progress.