River Engineer - Technical & Asset Support

River Engineer - Technical & Asset Support The River Engineer contributes to the performance of the Catchment Technical & Design team by providing technical analysis and support to inform river management, asset planning, and operational decision‑making. The role focuses on understanding river behaviour, supporting asset management practices, and contributing to well‑informed, risk‑based decision‑making. It works closely with asset management, operational, and planning teams to ensure river systems are managed effectively and sustainably. Responsibilities Exercising sound judgement and developing technical expertise in river engineering Supporting team members and managers across the ICM Group to enable effective decision‑making Providing technical support in river engineering, hydraulics, and river processes Interpreting river behaviour and monitoring data to inform management responses Supporting asset management, forward planning, and lifecycle thinking Contributing to risk‑based decision‑making and prioritisation of work programmes Assisting with programme prioritisation and optimisation Knowledge & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification – Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Natural Resources Engineering, or a similar discipline, with progress towards CPEng desirable Practical industry experience – approximately 5‑7 years in river engineering, civil engineering, or water resources, with exposure to real‑world projects and environments Understanding of river systems – sound knowledge of river processes, sediment dynamics, and/or flood risk management principles Technical analysis capability – ability to work with data, models, and field observations to support understanding of river behaviour (experience desirable) Exposure to asset or infrastructure environments – some experience or understanding of asset management principles and how infrastructure is planned, maintained, and optimised (desirable) Evidence‑based thinking – able to develop practical, defensible recommendations based on technical analysis and available information Full driver’s licence – holds a current driver’s licence and can undertake field work safely and effectively An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range of $111,600 – $117,800 . Application Deadline Applications close: 2 August 2026 Working at Environment Southland requires all of our staff to uphold the council’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities as part of their day‑to‑day role, which may include delivery of functions through legislation, partnership with mana whenua, or upholding commitments made to Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku through the Charter of Understanding. #J-18808-Ljbffr