Posted 16 July, 2026
Principal Engineer - Water (Stormwater)
WSP in Canada
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 746184f77c6b4cae
Job Description
Opportunity What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Senior Stormwater Engineer Opportunity for a senior design engineer to join our high performing stormwater team. The successful candidate will take a leading role in securing, managing and delivering multidisciplinary projects. You will be a technical lead paying strong attention to detail with the production of design, drawings, specifications, reports and other documents associated with stormwater engineering, and producing practical/buildable designs. You will be skilled at liaising with other disciplines and stakeholders to deliver complex projects which delight our clients. We have an excellent design lead opportunity involved with transformational projects and programmes associated with flood and cyclone recovery, major transport projects, pipe network and culvert design, water quality design, pond and wetlands, and stream restorations. You will have the chance to play a key part in delivering critical infrastructure for our communities around New Zealand. About You BE in Engineering preferred CPEng or equivalent or nearing submission Minimum of six years professional experience in design of stormwater infrastructure Project Management experience and training would be advantageous About WSP WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. Our Values We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Health and Safety Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). Inclusion WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. #NZWater #NZAucklandJobs #J-18808-Ljbffr