Geotechnical, Bridge, Water & Transportation Engineers – Work, Explore, & Thrive in New Zealand!

Job Description Canada-based Geotechnical, Bridge, Water & Transportation Engineers – your adventure starts here. WSP New Zealand is growing, and we’re looking for experienced engineers across Geotechnical, Bridge, Water and Transportation to join our regional teams across Aotearoa. This is your opportunity to build your career while living in some of New Zealand’s most spectacular locations – working on meaningful projects that truly make a difference in local communities. Whether you're planning a working holiday or considering a longer-term move, we’d love to connect. Why Regional New Zealand? This is more than a job – it’s a lifestyle. Enjoy Shorter commutes and lower cost of living (but not lower salaries) Access to beaches, mountains and outdoor adventure on your doorstep A relaxed pace of life with real work-life balance The chance to see the tangible impact of your work in tight-knit communities Opportunities are available across locations including Whangārei, Rotorua, Tauranga, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Napier, Nelson, Blenheim, and Invercargill - to name a few. What You’ll Be Doing Depending on your discipline and experience, you’ll: Deliver high-quality engineering solutions in your field Work collaboratively across regional and national teams Contribute to design, site investigations and project delivery Prepare technical documentation and support construction monitoring Manage project timelines, budgets and risks Mentor junior engineers and support team development Champion health, safety and wellbeing What We Offer Relocation support to help you settle in Flexible working and strong professional development pathways A supportive, inclusive and high-performing culture The opportunity to work on projects that leave a lasting legacy About You Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Washington Accord preferred) Ideally, a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Geotechnical, Bridge, Water or Transportation engineering (we have roles across various levels) Background in consulting environments Strong communication and problem-solving skills A collaborative, proactive and client-focused mindset Full driver’s licence Ready to Make the Move? Join WSP and experience the best of Aotearoa – while taking your engineering career to the next level.

Engineers will deliver high-quality engineering solutions and work collaboratively across teams. They will also manage project timelines, budgets, and risks while mentoring junior engineers.

Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline and ideally 5+ years of experience in their engineering field. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a collaborative mindset, are essential.

• Relocation Support • Flexible Working • Professional Development • Supportive Culture

• Project managementPreferred

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• Geotechnical Engineering
• Bridge Engineering
• Water Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Project Management
• Technical Documentation
• Site Investigations
• Construction Monitoring
• Mentoring
• Health and Safety
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Client Focus

• Engineering
• Consulting
• Construction
• Transportation
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable