Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer

At Worley in Wellington, we are expanding and looking for a Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer to join our team based in Wellington.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects across Wellington’s infrastructure, energy, water, and manufacturing sectors. This role is locally based in Wellington and will require frequent visits to customer sites and offices.

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.

Who We Are

Our New Zealand team of approximately 250 professionals are backed by a global network of nearly 50,000 people, all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data‑centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver a variety of projects across multiple sectors including water (industrial and local government), renewable generation, decarbonisation, conventional energy, and tanks and terminals
• Partner closely with existing customers and work alongside engineering, procurement, construction, and sales teams to identify, win, and execute new business
• Set clear objectives for project teams including scope, schedule, productivity, and budget targets
• Undertake daily administration of projects, contracts, and Worley policies and processes to ensure business objectives are met
• Utilise project engineering and management expertise to oversee successful technical coordination
• Maintain a strong HSE focus and ensure requirements are embedded across design, procurement, and execution
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and that appropriate change control processes are followed
• Identify potential technical and project risks and develop effective mitigation, contingency, and resolution plans

What You’ll Have

• University degree in engineering or equivalent experience, with professional registration in the local jurisdiction
• Mechanical, electrical, process, civil/structural engineering, or three waters experience, with 2–5 years of project management experience
• End‑to‑end project delivery experience including on‑site construction management and commissioning
• Understanding of project budgets, earned value tracking, forecasting, schedules, and resource planning
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with project teams and stakeholders
• Experience administering contracts, including NZS 3910 and NZS 3916, with Engineer to Contract or Engineer’s Representative experience beneficial
• Competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6
• A positive and respectful attitude that fosters collaboration and teamwork
• New Zealand citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa with the right to live and work in New Zealand

Why you should apply

• Join a fun and inclusive, global team of professionals
• Flexible working conditions to support work‑life balance
• Family‑friendly benefits including 22 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• People Network Groups that support belonging and inclusion
• Option to purchase up to 20 additional leave days per year
• A safe, inclusive, and supportive network to connect
• Access to mentoring and career development opportunities
• Supportive team culture built on respect, safety, and open communication
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership pathways
• Inclusive leadership committed to equity and diverse career journeys
• Competitive employment package
• Supported by both a local and globally connected team
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects supporting the transition to a more sustainable world

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low‑carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.