Senior or Principal Pavement Design Engineer

Senior or Principal Pavement Design Engineer
Various locations - Auckland, Wellington or Dunedin preferred, though we will consider applicants from other locations

Are you a pavement design engineer with at least 10 years' experience? Then read on...
We know that what we do really matters which is why at Stantec, we design with community in mind.

The opportunity | Ko te aheinga

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record of pavement design and engineering who can drive continuous improvement in a highly visible role.

We are on the lookout for a talented individual with a genuine desire to help us achieve our purpose - to design with communities in mind. We require a professionally qualified Pavement Engineer with a desire to utilize their engineering skill and expertise. Experience in airport and heavy-duty pavement design would be advantageous.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Providing technical advice and support on pavement designs and annual resurfacing and rehabilitation programs
• Developing design and maintenance management practices for pavements and road surfaces
• Determining client requirements, including presentation of pavement options
• Developing and mentoring junior staff to enable effective succession planning
• Conducting and managing site surveys and investigations
• Developing and managing quality assurance systems during construction

What we offer | Nga huanga mou

Along with a competitive salary and a vibrant working environment, 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
• 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 Protection Insurance- Life Insurance
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About us | E pa ki a matou

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 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

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Margaret McMeel on 64 9 580 4502 0r mobile 64 275 442 930

Applications close on Sunday19 July 2026

About you | E pa ana ki a koe

You’ll have a BE Civil or similar qualification and be a member of the relevant professional institute of engineers with 10 years professional experience. You’ll have a detailed understanding of a commercial consulting environment as well as a high level of technical competency in the fields of Pavement and Road Surfacing Asset Management and Pavement and Surfacing design.