DESCRIPTION

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2025) with a tertiary qualification in Earth or Environmental Science, Physical Geography or Environmental Engineering and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2025-2026 Graduate Programme!

Fantastic perks we provide:

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme
• NZD71,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day’s leave.
• Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• You will be connected to our international Developing Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

We enjoy a wide variety of work in our team, some day-to-day tasks may include:

• Hydrological analysis and/or modelling to support flood hazard projects, transport projects, river engineering, dam projects or hydro power projects.
• Assessment of flood risk, and management or mitigation options.
• Providing input to integrated catchment management planning.
• Assessing stormwater catchments and peak flows for different design storm events.
• Water quality sampling, data analysis and interpretation and reporting.
• Using GIS software to undertake analysis and prepare outputs.
• Attending workshops, training, and career development opportunities.
• Writing assessments, reports, memos, and other project management documentation.
• Supporting the production of proposals or other appropriate business development tasks

You will have a strong interest in Water Resources. Given the diverse nature of this discipline, you will have the flexibility and enthusiasm to engage in a wide range of projects. This may include technical tasks such as data analysis and modelling, as well as projects that demand strategic thinking, workshopping, multidisciplinary teams and the potential for community engagement. Additionally, you will:

• Hold tertiary qualifications in Earth or Environmental Science, Physical Geography, or Environmental Engineering
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and willing to learn
• Have completed papers in hydrology or water resources. Papers in hydraulics would be beneficial
• Strong written and oral communication skills