LDE is a forward-thinking and well-resourced engineering company. We are seeking a Civil Engineer looking for an opportunity to advance and grow their career while helping to extend our client base with support from our team of senior engineers. Our approach to developing a well rounded engineer will see you involved from proposal and engagement throught to engineering recommendations, designs of a specialist nature and budget management.
This role supports the delivery of projects in the Hawkes Bay region, and is an integral member of the civil team. You will have the tools and scope to lean into projects, and genuinely contribute to your own future and LDE’s reputation.
You will have confidence in your ability but also the capacity to learn from others and apply this in your day to day work. Working at LDE often requires a generalist mindset, so a willingness to collaborate across disciplines is highly valued. With a strong pipeline of active work, you’ll have every opportunity to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.
Our Hawkes Bay office in Ahuriri is home to a multidisciplinary team of civil, geotechnical, and structural engineers, engineering geologists, and environmental scientists — and with the beach just steps away, the work-life balance practically takes care of itself.
Work will involve civil design works, including but not limited to:
- Small to large subdivisions from concept to signoff stages
- Roading and pavement design
- Stormwater and wastewater reticulation design
- Stormwater hydraulic neutrality design and flood assessments
- Reporting
- Site monitoring
- Simple structural design
- Retaining wall and MSE wall design
- Foundation design
- Coastal revetment designs
The technical competencies essential to this positions are:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
- 4+ years of New Zealand experience, including consultancy exposure
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS is an advantage
- Competent in the Microsoft Suite
- Minimum restricted driver’s licence
Personal attributes required include:
- Attention to detail and able to write technical reports with minimal input from senior engineers
- Has and is willing to develop the ability to find workable solutions within the constraints of budget, time, and site conditions
- Must be able to clearly communicate and translate technical information for clients, contractors, and non-engineers
- Takes responsibility for work from concept through to delivery
- Resilience and having the ability to adapt and push through setbacks is invaluable
- Commercial awareness (understanding that good engineering also needs to make business sense)
- Field confidence — comfortable on site and able to make sound judgements outside the office and know when to refer questions to a senior
- A dependable team player
The benefits of working at LDE:
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects across New Zealand
- A supportive, family-friendly workplace culture
- An approachable team that values knowledge-sharing
- All hours worked are compensated
- Flexible working arrangements
Is this to be your next career move?
If you think so, please email your letter of introduction and updated CV to our HR team via this webpage or directly to employment@lde.co.nz.
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must be able to live and work in New Zealand indefinitely and evidence of this should be included in your application.
We are wanting to make an appointment as soon as possible so acting quickly is encouraged. You will be contacted regarding the status of your application.
