Hydro Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Support new developments by reviewing designs, consents, and network connections
Ensure water and wastewater assets meet standards and are fit for long-term use

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Support new developments by reviewing designs, consents, and network connections
Ensure water and wastewater assets meet standards and are fit for long-term use

Support Auckland growth as a Development Engineer-review designs, ensure compliant assets, and deliver sustainable water services solutions.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Engineer

at Veolia

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Are you a talented engineer ready to make an impact on New Zealand's infrastructure?

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Civil Engineering Team Lead

at Arawai Engineering Consulting

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

$140,000 – $170,000 per year

Interesting and challenging projects
Supportive, people-first culture
Equal Pay

Interesting and challenging projects
Supportive, people-first culture
Equal Pay

We’re looking for a hands-on, technically strong professional with experience in Water or Stormwater Analysis and Design.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

at DalyHR

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Industrial engineering expertise
Trusted by leading NZ energy and heavy industry clients
Strong career growth potential

Industrial engineering expertise
Trusted by leading NZ energy and heavy industry clients
Strong career growth potential

Connecting exceptional engineers with meaningful projects that keep industry moving across NZ.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed five days ago

Water Resources / Flood Modellor

at Land River Sea Consulting Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources projects across NZ
Stable, growing consultancy — your work is visible and valued

Complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources projects across NZ
Stable, growing consultancy — your work is visible and valued

Specialist NZ consultancy seeks skilled hydraulic modeller for complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources work. Real technical growth.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Engineers/Technical Directors - Stormwater

at Harrison Grierson Consultants Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Join one of NZ’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies
Work on complex water infrastructure projects across public and private sectors
Hybrid working, flexible hours & ongoing professional development opportunities

Join one of NZ’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies
Work on complex water infrastructure projects across public and private sectors
Hybrid working, flexible hours & ongoing professional development opportunities

We’re looking for experienced engineers and technical leaders to join our Three Waters team, with a strong focus on stormwater design and delivery.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Engineers/Technical Directors - Stormwater

at Harrison Grierson Consultants Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Join one of NZ’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies
Work on complex water infrastructure projects across public and private sectors
Hybrid working, flexible hours & ongoing professional development opportunities

Join one of NZ’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies
Work on complex water infrastructure projects across public and private sectors
Hybrid working, flexible hours & ongoing professional development opportunities

We’re looking for experienced engineers and technical leaders to join our Three Waters team, with a strong focus on stormwater design and delivery.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

3 Waters & Coastal Engineer

at Titus Consulting Engineers

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$80,000 – $120,000 per year

Technical specialist to lead our 3 Waters and coastal workstream across the Central North Island.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Water and Wastewater Engineer

at Vitruvius

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

End-to-end project exposure
Real ownership and responsibility
High impact work

End-to-end project exposure
Real ownership and responsibility
High impact work

Own and deliver water projects end-to-end, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to design, build, and commission practical solutions.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Water Services Operations Engineer

at Western Bay of Plenty District Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

How does five weeks annual leave, medical insurance and flexible working sound?
Do you want to drive real operational improvements with district-wide impact?
Do you like to own complex challenges?

How does five weeks annual leave, medical insurance and flexible working sound?
Do you want to drive real operational improvements with district-wide impact?
Do you like to own complex challenges?

This is a senior technical role for an experienced water services professional who wants to make a real operational impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Water Resources Engineer

at Te Miro Water Consultants Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Full water resources engineering with a diverse range of projects, complex and interesting roles providing real outcomes with great team support!

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Junior Irrigation Sales/Design Engineer

at Rainer Irrigation Limited

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Launch your irrigation career with ongoing training, flexible work, and great team culture in Canterbury.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Intermediate Civil/Environmental Engineer

at Fraser Thomas Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

This hands-on role is suited to an engineer who is strong in either modelling or design and wants to develop capability across both.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Activities Manager - Three Waters

at Palmerston North City Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$134,899 and $158,705

Provide leadership across water, wastewater and stormwater
Work alongside senior leaders shaping future water services
Lead asset planning and infrastructure investment programmes

Provide leadership across water, wastewater and stormwater
Work alongside senior leaders shaping future water services
Lead asset planning and infrastructure investment programmes

Strategic infrastructure leadership opportunity supporting the delivery and future direction of Palmy’s Three Waters networks.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Principal Flood Modeller

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead high-impact flood modelling shaping resilient NZ communities
Drive strategy, client growth, and major infrastructure projects
Mentor top talent in a diverse, award-winning global team

Lead high-impact flood modelling shaping resilient NZ communities
Drive strategy, client growth, and major infrastructure projects
Mentor top talent in a diverse, award-winning global team

Lead transformative flood modelling projects, shape resilient communities, and mentor top talent—drive impact from strategy to delivery.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

27d ago

Listed nine days ago

Site Engineer - Electrical

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Deliver site projects & improve asset performance
Work hands-on with teams to solve practical challenges
Excellent benefits including additional leave

Deliver site projects & improve asset performance
Work hands-on with teams to solve practical challenges
Excellent benefits including additional leave

Support NZ’s renewable future by improving performance, safety and reliability of hydro assets in a collaborative, site-based team.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at CMP Consulting Group

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing team.
Join a business focused on integrated water & infrastructure services.
Family-friendly work conditions, flexibility and great benefits.

Seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing team.
Join a business focused on integrated water & infrastructure services.
Family-friendly work conditions, flexibility and great benefits.

Senior Civil Engineer roles with water industry design experience. Opportunity based out of our Hutt Central office. Join a growing team.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Intermediate Environmental Engineer

at Morphum Environmental

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Making a tangible different to protect our environment for future generations
Personal and professional growth and development
Unique projects

Making a tangible different to protect our environment for future generations
Personal and professional growth and development
Unique projects

Rare opportunity to join a truly environmentally-focused consultancy in the heart of Waikato

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Manager - Water

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Company vehicle inlcuded

Lead multi‑disciplinary teams on complex, city‑shaping water upgrades
Balance site, client and office priorities to keep scope, cost and time on track
Grow your career on high‑value projects with strong support

Lead multi‑disciplinary teams on complex, city‑shaping water upgrades
Balance site, client and office priorities to keep scope, cost and time on track
Grow your career on high‑value projects with strong support

Lead major water infrastructure projects across Auckland, owning delivery, people leadership and client outcomes on complex, high‑value programmes.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty days ago