Summer Intern Engineer(s)

Job Description

Summer Intern Engineer(s) (Fixed Term) – Civil/3 Waters

• Do you want to work hard in a fun and fast paced environment?
• Are you looking for professional experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering to meet your degree requirements?
• Do you seek the challenges of dealing with a wide variety of engineering matters?
• Are you proactive and results orientated?

Waimakariri District is one of the fastest growing Districts in New Zealand and the fourth largest, by population, in the South Island. This brings with it abundant challenges across a diverse range of areas. The Council is seeking up to two Summer Intern Engineers to work within the Project Delivery Unit, based in Rangiora. The Project Delivery Unit provides asset management and engineering planning, design, delivery and development consultancy services to the Utilities and Roading Department and the wider Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for engineering based students to gain professional experience in a supportive environment. This is a fixed term position over the 2024/25 summer holidays, where you will be responsible for assisting with 3 Waters and Civil projects including field work, data collection, reporting, and engineering design. We currently have some exciting projects underway in water, wastewater, drainage and roading infrastructure, where your skills can be applied. The rewards for this position include a competitive salary package, practical and professional work experience, great working conditions and a very supportive and friendly team environment where you really can make a difference. Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch, Waimakariri District offers small town and rural lifestyles with a range of outdoor recreation activities on your doorstep but with the advantages of a big city nearby. Whatever your choice of living environment it is readily available and affordable. If you have the appropriate skills, experience, and attitude to fulfil the requirements of this exciting position, and you want to be on our team then get in touch because we want to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Colin Roxburgh, Project Delivery Manager. Applications Close 5pm 20th June 2024. The Council is a Professional Development Partner with Engineering New Zealand and is an equal opportunities employer.