Intermediate – Senior Engineer

We work with clients, iwi, and communities to deliver resilient infrastructure and sustainable outcomes. With a growing pipeline of significant projects in Hawke’s Bay, we are seeking a skilled intermediate to senior three-waters engineer to strengthen our local team.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to solve complex challenges and make a positive impact on communities and the environment.

About the Role

• Investigate, plan, and design 3 waters infrastructure
• Prepare site- and project-specific Health & Safety plans, including Safety by Design and risk registers.
• Complete investigation reports, design calculations, and design documentation.
• Provide inputs for CAD, BIM, and 3D modelling teams to produce design drawings.
• Apply modelling software such as TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM, and WSPro (where applicable and able).
• Assist in building and maintaining strong client relationships, supporting ongoing work and identifying new opportunities.
• Prepare tender and contract documentation, including schedules of quantities and engineer’s estimates.
• Ensure technical delivery meets quality, timeliness, and compliance standards.
• Assist with construction monitoring tasks.
• Lead projects across all stages.
• Support business development and represent PDP through conferences and technical publications.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Civil, Environmental, or Natural Resources Engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience in municipal or industrial three-waters engineering, including investigation, design, and contract management.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or working towards it.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.
• Can do attitude.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, parental leave salary top-up, and the option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training support and fully subsidised membership fees.
• The chance to work on challenging projects that make a difference to the environment.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Guidance and mentoring to support your career growth.

Why Napier?

Enjoy the best of sunny Napier and Hawke’s Bay – a vibrant, relaxed lifestyle without the stress of traffic and long commutes. Live where work-life balance truly matters, with easy access to stunning beaches, world-class vineyards, cycling and walking trails, and year-round outdoor activities. All of this comes with a strong, welcoming community and a high quality of life that’s hard to match elsewhere.

About Us

Pattle Delamore Partners brings together specialist expertise across engineering, science, planning, and advisory services. Our multi-disciplinary teams work collaboratively to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that respect air, land, and water. We believe in partnerships that matter, working closely with clients, iwi, and communities to achieve enduring outcomes. As an employee-owned consultancy with nearly 40 years of experience, PDP offers a strong sense of purpose, stability, and opportunity to grow with the business.