Principal Hydraulics Engineer

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Hydraulics Engineer, you'll be a trusted advisor to clients and a technical leader within our Network Performance team. You'll lead the hydraulic modeling for wastewater networks, helping clients respond to growth, ageing infrastructure, environmental challenges and increasing service expectations.

Working closely with network planners, asset managers and design teams, you'll develop calibrated models, network strategies, master plans and infrastructure investment programmes that support long-term community outcomes. You'll also contribute to business development, and project delivery.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development, calibration, and the production of wastewater hydraulic models
• Use models to develop network servicing strategies and identify the associated infrastructure to support the strategies.
• Apply your expertise in software platforms such as InfoWorks ICM, DHI MIKE+, ArcGIS, and QGIS
• Provide technical leadership for network planning, hydraulic assessments, and infrastructure planning projects.
• Advise clients on growth servicing, network performance, resilience and climate adaptation.
• Guide the assessment of network capacity, system constraints and future servicing requirements.
• Oversee the application of hydraulic modelling to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Manage project teams and contribute to winning and delivering projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships within your expertise.
• Mentor and train junior team members and contribute to a culture of learning and excellence.

About You

You'll have significant experience in hydraulic modelling, network planning, infrastructure strategy.

• A passion for the water sector and a desire to support digital delivery and innovation.
• A degree in Civil, Environmental or Science, or a related discipline.
• Core experience in wastewater network modelling (some stormwater experience is also desirable).
• Strong understanding & expertise of the hydraulic modelling process and how it support the development of servicing strategies .
• Experience delivering multiple projects and managing others to deliver your project work.
• Strong client engagement and communication skills.
• Chartered Professional Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation (desired).

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!

Location(s):

Auckland, NZ

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Part Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Water

Job Ref: 17668

Recruiter Contact: Rodger Zhao