Posted 16 July, 2026
Intermediate Civil Design Engineer (Waste Infrastructure)
Tonkin & Taylor Ltd
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 611ac0e5be4df83a
Job Description
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, 100% employee-owned company. We are looking for people who are passionate about providing technically sound solutions on solid waste infrastructure projects for our valued clients. This could include experience across the engineering design, construction supervision, operation, management and/or rehabilitation of landfills, transfer stations and other waste infrastructure assets. With our vibrant and experienced team, you will have the opportunity to work across a diverse project portfolio, in a company where our project pipeline is continuously growing. We have a preference for Auckland but are genuinely open to candidates based elsewhere in New Zealand including Wellington and Christchurch, so please don't let location hold you back from applying. Qualifications BE (hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent Experience within the waste and resource recovery industry 5+ years of experience (intermediate level) Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Experience in the use of civil design software such as 12d/Civil 3D, and AutoCAD. Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong client relationship skills An enquiring mind which can identify and deliver innovative solutions and provide value to clients Benefits Work on a diverse range of challenging projects learning from some of NZ’s leading engineers Work in a high-performing team, where mutual trust, respect and teamwork are central Collaborative, solution-based design culture 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 ambitions 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 and mentoring programs $750 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme A very active social club + free fruit and morning teas! Additional parental leave, salary top-up and a back to work coaching programme (as per policy) State of the art, modern and contemporary offices We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pasifika languages to apply. We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works and Partners of SPIEs and Pūhoro STEMM Academy; we seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation and equal opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr