Civil Engineer

Tonkin + Taylor (New Zealand)

Tonkin + Taylor is one of New Zealand’s largest employee-owned engineering and environmental consultancies, delivering major infrastructure, land development, transport, water, and environmental projects across New Zealand and the Pacific.

Job Description

As a Civil Engineer, you will design and deliver civil infrastructure projects including transport systems, water networks, land development, and climate resilience solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design civil infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, earthworks, and utilities

Prepare engineering drawings, designs, and technical reports

Work on transport projects including roads, cycleways, and rail systems

Support water infrastructure projects (stormwater, wastewater, flood management)

Contribute to land development and subdivision projects

Assist with coastal and climate resilience engineering projects

Conduct site inspections and field investigations

Use engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, 12D, and modelling tools

Collaborate with geotechnical, environmental, and structural engineers

Liaise with councils, contractors, and clients

Ensure compliance with NZ Building Code, council standards, and environmental regulations

Support project delivery from concept design through to construction

Requirements

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BE or equivalent)

2–5+ years experience for intermediate roles (graduate roles also available)

Strong analytical and design skills

Good communication and report writing abilities

Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Preferred

Familiarity with NZ civil engineering standards and council requirements

Experience using civil design software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, 12D)

Experience in infrastructure or land development projects

Benefits

Work with a leading NZ engineering consultancy

Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects

Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment

Opportunities for professional development and chartership pathways

Pay: From $6,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Extended annual leave
• Free food
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer leave
• Referral program
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person