Hydrology, Stormwater & Flooding Engineer
Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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Job description
Overview
Water's crucial role in the health of our planet is undeniable. With increasing frequency and severity of floods, droughts, and storms, the water sector must continually innovate and foster resilience. Join our diverse and driven team of water specialists dedicated to leading transformative solutions that positively impact communities and respect the natural environment.
Role Summary
As a Hydrology, Stormwater & Flooding Engineer based in Christchurch or Wellington—and other company locations considered—you will engage in planning, analysing, and designing hydrology, stormwater, and flood management systems across various infrastructure and advisory projects. Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and growth of technical expertise and professional judgement are key components of this role.
Key Duties
- Support diverse infrastructure and advisory projects through planning, investigation, modelling, and design stages.
- Perform hydrological and hydraulic analyses, including catchment modelling and flood risk assessments.
- Contribute to developing stormwater solutions, flood risk evaluations, and integrated water management strategies.
- Build and maintain strong business relationships with clients to achieve project goals and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
- Prepare thorough and high-quality reports, correspondence, and project deliverables.
- Engage in office and fieldwork activities, collaborating virtually with national and international teams.
- Offer guidance and mentorship to graduate engineers involved in design projects.
Candidate Profile
You are a developing engineer with a strong technical base eager to expand your knowledge in hydrology and water engineering. You approach work with curiosity, teamwork, responsibility, and a motivation to generate beneficial environmental and community outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of four years’ experience in hydrology, stormwater, or flood modelling within consulting or infrastructure sectors.
- Proficiency with hydrological and hydraulic modelling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks, Tuflow, or equivalents.
- Familiarity with New Zealand’s regulations, standards, and guidelines pertinent to stormwater and flooding management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to multitask efficiently for oneself and potentially others, meeting deadlines consistently.
- Self-driven, proactive, energetic, and exhibits a flexible approach to challenges.
Work Environment
We embrace a hybrid working model where employees spend three days per week collaborating in the office and enjoy the flexibility of remote work otherwise, fostering a dynamic and connected culture.
Additional Information
GHD values a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds. Equal Employment Opportunity is a core commitment. We kindly request no agency resumes at this recruitment stage.
About the Company
GHD is a global professional services firm renowned for engineering, architecture, and construction expertise, operating across five continents with over 11,000 employees. We are committed to creating sustainable water, energy, and urban solutions to meet humanity’s critical needs through dedication and the collaboration of our expert teams.