Intermediate Civil Design Engineer (Waste Infrastructure)

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly 100% New Zealand employee-owned.

At T+T, we strongly believe it's our people who keep our clients coming back. Known for being 'humble high-achievers', our people deliver award-winning solutions, work collaboratively, and achieve exceptional outcomes. They are our greatest asset, and we invest in their development, well-being, and career aspirations.

In the waste and resource recovery sector, our team provides consulting services across circular economy, resource recovery, and waste infrastructure. We have long-term relationships with clients in New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific, and a strong pipeline of projects through which we are helping build more resilient communities and future-focused solutions.

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu | We want your skills

We are looking for an engineer to join our waste and resource recovery team. This role suits someone with experience in civil, environmental, or infrastructure projects who enjoys working on practical engineering solutions and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

You will support the delivery of waste and landfill projects across design, investigation, construction support, and client engagement — working alongside experienced technical specialists and project managers while continuing to build your own skills and project experience.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• BE (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience (intermediate level)
• Experience in the waste and resource recovery industry (encouraged)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proficiency in civil design software such as 12d, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client relationship skills
• Project management experience (encouraged)
• An enquiring mind that can identify innovative solutions and deliver value to clients

We are open to which of our offices you'd like to work from / be based in.

What You'll Work On

Projects may include a mix of:

• Bulk earthworks and stormwater design
• Landfill and containment system design, including geosynthetic components
• Leachate and environmental management systems
• Landform and rehabilitation works
• Geotechnical and stability assessments
• General civil and environmental engineering support

If you value autonomy, mastery, and purpose in your work and thrive in a team environment where every day is different — we'd love to speak to you!

Kei te whakapono mātou ki tō whanaketanga | We want to develop you

Working at T+T provides a rich learning environment where you're in the driver's seat when it comes to your development. There are plenty of opportunities to tap into the wealth of knowledge and expertise within our team, as well as formal development programmes.

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

• Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects, including large-scale alliance projects and smaller community-focused work
• A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path
• Professional memberships and continued education support
• A flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and the ability to purchase extra leave
• Internal training programmes
• Mentoring programmes
• $750 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme
• A very active social club
• Free fruit baskets and morning teas (we love morning teas at T+T!)
• Additional parental leave, salary top-up, and a back-to-work coaching programme (as per policy)
• State-of-the-art, modern and contemporary offices

Toroa tā mātou pae tukutuku mō ētehi atu kōrero | For more information, check out our website

T+T is not just a place to work — it's a place where your work will make a difference. APPLY NOW! Or for further information on T+T, go to: http://www.tonkintaylor.co.nz.

“Everyone Matters” is one of our core values, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that fosters inclusion, participation and equal opportunity. We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and partners of Pūhoro STEMM Academy. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply. Tonkin + Taylor are proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whānau and welcome applicants from rainbow communities.