Graduate Transportation Engineer - Transport (Feb 2026)

Graduate Transportation Engineer - Transport (Feb 2026)

Dunedin

Improve the world we live in, seize the challenges and create solutions that will benefit generations to come!

Graduate Transportation Engineer – Dunedin  

Are you a recent graduate (or expecting to complete your studies in 2025) with a relevant Civil Engineering Qualification (BE Civil or similar) and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s Graduate Programme!

We are a reputable global consulting firm and provide plenty of opportunities for aspiring and upcoming engineering professionals to work on a wide range of exciting projects. 

Fantastic perks we provide:  

• Up to NZD 69,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as insurances, spot bonuses banking discounts etc.
• You will be connected to our international Young 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.
• Possibility to travel overseas via a developing professional’s exchange
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Transportation Engineers do?  

As our Graduate Transportation Engineer, based in Dunedin, you will contribute to a variety of local and national transportation projects for a diverse range of clients.

You will be based in an office in a central location with easy walking or cycling access to many of the Dunedin suburbs. You will be living in a vibrant community where the active lifestyle thrives, with easy access for exploring New Zealand’s stunning southern mountains and lakes. With hiking, surfing, a world class stadium, wildlife, boutique breweries / bustling café scene and mountain biking on your doorstep, you won’t have to travel far to have adventures after work! 

Initially being part of our transport operations team, your focus will be supporting our team design and deliver transport engineering projects. Your role will give you opportunities across our wider team, including transport advisory, transport safety, transport engineering, and transportation planning. 

Examples of the type of work as part of our team includes: 

• Support our Senior Engineers with 2D and 3D design modelling.
• State Highway network controls.
• Implementing effective Traffic Management strategies.
• Conducting safety audits and ensuring quality standards are met within the management system.
• Network inspections and analysing data including Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Participating in drone surveys for data collection.
• Crash reporting and analysis.
• Providing support for business cases related to transportation projects.
• Supervising site activities and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Contributing to recovery efforts in the Central Hawkes Bay region.

What you will bring  

You’ll be as committed as we are to improving the communities, we live in . We’re seeking individuals who thrive on thinking outside the box. Your ability to come up with fresh ideas and contribute to practical design solutions will be invaluable.

You will also be a key member of a team, who is collaborative and able and willing to own and deliver on their project tasks. We are looking for someone who can step up during critical moments allowing their personal leadership qualities to shine. You’ll thrive in an environment where you’re challenged, where setbacks are opportunities for growth, and where resilience is a core value. 

You will have a Qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Mathematics or Physics with a passion for transportation and infrastructure design. 

To be eligible to apply you must: 

• Be a recent graduate or due to complete your studies in 2025.
• Have a full clean current driving licence.
• Working Rights: Student Visa (convertible to post study open work visa), Permanent Resident, Citizen.

Application Advice and Tips  

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We will let you know once this opportunity opens!

About Stantec  

The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. 

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway

Degree or Certificate

Minimum Level of Study

Bachelor or higher

Study Field

E

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country

eligibility

New Zealand Citizen

New Zealand Permanent Resident

New Zealand Student Visa

Graduate Success Stories

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The thing I love the most about my job is the people. The people you work and communicate with to solve problems.

Here at Stantec, it’s exciting to get the chance to work on a variety of projects and learn from some very talented people.

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