Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water

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Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water

Contract Type:  Permanent

Work Pattern:  Full Time

Sector:  Water

Job Ref:  1613

Mott MacDonald is a global, employee-owned management, engineering, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in all we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. 

Our locally based teams are deeply committed to the communities they serve. Over the years, we’ve played pivotal roles in strategic projects across New Zealand and our diverse team, comprising skilled engineers, project managers, leaders, digital designers, and advisors, is dedicated to shaping the communities in which we live, while opening opportunities for connected thinking with our clients and people.

The role. What you will do:

Our Water team in Wellington is fast growing and we are looking for an Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in water and wastewater treatment plants and water and wastewater conveyancing networks to join us in delivering exciting projects across New Zealand,with a specific focus on the Lower North Island. 

In this role, you will contribute to the design of various projects, including large municipal wastewater & water treatment plants, commercial onsite treatment systems, community treatment plants, and industrial trade waste treatment systems.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team this role would see you responsible for preparing concept and detailed mechanical engineering designs, producing technical and commercial specifications, drawings, and schedules on a range of projects as well as providing support and mentoring to build the capacity of junior engineers and taking an active part in the development of the treatment team.

You would work in close partnership with our Graduate, Senior and Principal Engineers, the Clients and Contractors through all design phases and into the construction phase. Your contribution will help to continue to grow our presence in the Wellington Region as well as improve the quality of water and wastewater treatment in New Zealand through the projects we deliver. 
 

About You:

A passion for delivering high quality water projects for our communities, and the ability and energy to work in a team environment is highly desirable. Your well-developed interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and guide key stakeholders will set you up for success from the start of your career at Mott MacDonald. 

The successful candidate for this role should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering with proven experience in water/wastewater/industrial treatment projects. You should also have expertise in mechanical engineering for both new and existing treatment plants. Ideally, you will be a Chartered Engineer or progressing towards being Chartered. 

Additionally, you should exhibit a proactive approach to design, a drive for innovation to add value, excellent client liaison and communication skills, and a strong team-orientated ethos. You will have experience working in multidisciplinary teams, and at a Senior level, an interest in leading and mentoring junior engineers to foster collaboration with both internal teams, Clients and other stakeholders in the supply chain. 

You’ve got this! 

This is a great opportunity to join a global consultancy that is growing and is pushing ahead in the local market. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then we would encourage you to apply for the above position and join our world class consultancy.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.