Technician - Bridges & Civil Infrastructure at WSP

Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Structural Design, Asset Management, Field Investigations, Inspections, Data Collection, Structural Evaluation, Repair Prioritisation, Maintenance Planning, Technical Reporting, Cost Estimates, Contract Administration, Safety Management, Client Communication, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you. WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time. Technician – Bridges & Civil Structures We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineering Technician to join our Bridges & Civil Structures team in Napier. This is a great opportunity for a technician or technologist who enjoys hands‑on technical work, field investigations, and contributing to the delivery of bridge and civil structures projects across a range of clients. You’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team, with opportunities to further develop your technical capability while working on meaningful infrastructure projects that support local communities. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of bridge and civil structures design and asset management services, working across inspections, investigations, design, and construction observation. You’ll be involved in both office‑based technical work and site activities, contributing across the full project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting with the investigation, design, documentation, and construction observation of bridge and civil structures projects * Undertaking bridge and structures inspections, including field data collection and analysis * Supporting structural evaluations and analysis, repair prioritisation, and maintenance planning * Preparing technical reports, asset management documentation, and contract documentation * Assisting with project scoping, cost estimates, and programming * Supporting project delivery through accurate reporting, record‑keeping, and client communication * Contributing to contract administration and the effective management of safety and operational risks * Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers, and technical leaders across WSP About you * A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering * 3+ years’ experience in a related civil or structural discipline * An interest in bridge and civil structures design, inspections, and asset management * Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail * Clear written and verbal communication skills * A collaborative, client‑focused approach aligned with WSP’s values * Proactive, practical, and able to use initiative * Motivated, detail‑oriented, and keen to grow your career within bridges and civil structures * A clean, full New Zealand driver’s licence Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply! #NZRegionalBusiness #NZTransport #NZNapierJobs WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP: * We value our people and our reputation * We are locally dedicated with international scale * We are future focused and challenge the status quo * We foster collaboration in everything we do * We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. [https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies]

Responsibilities

The technician will support the delivery of bridge and civil structures design and asset management services, involving inspections, investigations, design, and construction observation across the full project lifecycle. Key tasks include assisting with investigation, design documentation, construction observation, undertaking inspections, and preparing technical and asset management reports.