Water Resources Engineer

Who we are Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly a New Zealand employee‑owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world. At Tonkin + Taylor, we strongly believe that it's our people that keep our clients coming back. Our people are known for being 'humble high‑achievers': delivering award‑winning solutions, working collaboratively, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. They are our greatest asset, and we invest in their development, well‑being, and career aspirations. We want your skills We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Hydraulic Modeller with 3 to 10 years of relevant experience to join us and be part of a successful and growing Water Engineering team. If you are someone who values excellence, mastery and purpose in your work and will thrive in a team environment where every day is different, we'd love to chat! What you'll bring BE or BSc Qualification 3 to 10 years of relevant experience Experience with TUFLOW and/or Infoworks ICM, and QGIS An understanding of stormwater catchment planning Strong interpersonal skills including ability to collaborate with clients to develop engineering solutions to flooding issues; including using sound judgement and experience Experience preparing project proposals Self‑motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, an eye for detail, and savvy with Microsoft Suites and artificial intelligence tools What you'll do Undertake analysis and design for various projects Develop computational hydraulic models (1D and 2D) for fluvial and urban engineering applications Undertake flood hazard mapping and prepare flood risk assessments to identify and understand catchment flooding issues Conduct hydrological analysis and data analysis Drive high‑quality engineering design and flood modelling analysis outputs Comply with Tonkin + Taylor Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Policies requirements Our benefits Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects; Tonkin + Taylor are involved in a number of large‑scale alliance projects, as well as smaller community focused projects A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your own personal pathway Professional memberships and continued education support A flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements including part‑time working and ability to purchase extra leave Internal training programs and mentoring programs We embrace flexible working at Tonkin + Taylor and aim to work in a way that serves the needs of our people, clients and communities. Our flexible working culture enables us to work flexibly to create better work and life experiences. We welcome applicants who wish to work part‑time or flexible hours. For more information, check out our website: http://www.tonkintaylor.co.nz. Tonkin + Taylor is not only a place to work - it's a place where your work will make a difference. Everyone Matters is one of our three core values at Tonkin + Taylor, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity. We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and Partners of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEMM Academy. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply. Tonkin + Taylor are proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whānau and welcome applicants from rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr