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Posted 16 July, 2026

Digital Design Lead - Water

WSP in Canada
Hamilton, WKO, NZ Full Time
Reference: 5b3c29ec13a6f664

Job Description

Digital Engineering Lead, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch Digital Engineering Lead – Water to drive how we deliver water projects across Aotearoa. This is a pivotal role combining hands‑on project delivery with national influence—shaping tools, standards, and ways of working to lift consistency, quality, and efficiency across our teams. About you Extensive experience in digital engineering within infrastructure or water, including strong expertise in Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D and BIM Proven ability to lead and embed digital delivery standards, workflows, and quality practices across teams A hands‑on approach, with the ability to contribute directly to project delivery while coaching others Experience supporting or leading digital transformation initiatives within engineering environments Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at both project and leadership level A passion for innovation and continuous improvement in digital delivery Tertiary qualification in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent industry experience What you’ll do Lead and support digital delivery across water projects, contributing to modelling, design, and technical outputs Establish and embed consistent modelling standards, workflows, and quality frameworks Act as a technical advisor to the Water Leadership Team on digital engineering practices Drive improvements in tools, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and delivery outcomes Coach and uplift capability within project teams across the country Support the adoption and implementation of BIM and ISO 19650-aligned practices Contribute to strategic direction for digital engineering within the water sector Enhance client outcomes through high-quality, reliable digital delivery Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees. With us, you can. Apply today. We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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