Civil Engineer (Transportation)

Overview

WSP is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer focused on transportation to join the Rotorua office and contribute to transport and civil infrastructure work across Rotorua and the wider Bay of Plenty region. This role offers the chance to strengthen technical capability and project delivery experience while working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

WSP is a global professional services organisation that brings together engineers, advisors, and scientists to help shape communities and deliver lasting positive impact. The company encourages curiosity, diverse thinking, and collaboration across disciplines, with work spanning transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining, and metals.

What you will do

• Assist with the investigation, design, and delivery of civil engineering work in transportation and wider civil infrastructure.
• Prepare design outputs, drawings, reports, and contract-related documentation.
• Support project management tasks such as scheduling, cost estimating, and administration under NZS 3910.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, councils, and internal stakeholders to achieve high-quality results.
• Apply New Zealand standards and practices, with exposure to MSQA and site supervision.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in safety, quality, and customer service.

What they are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in civil design and project delivery within transportation infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of New Zealand standards and design methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• A current clean driver's licence.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early interest is encouraged.

Health and safety is a core value at WSP, and employees are expected to follow the company's HSE policy as well as relevant client safety requirements at all times.

Some safety-sensitive roles may involve fieldwork in varied conditions, including remote or isolated locations, working alone, and exposure to inclement weather, within safe and reasonable limits.

WSP welcomes applicants with disabilities and can provide accommodations during the selection process on request.

The company follows employment equity principles and will contact only shortlisted candidates.

Unsolicited resumes from agencies are not accepted.

As a global team of more than 75,000 employees, WSP supports a culture where ideas are valued, growth is encouraged, and people are empowered to work across disciplines and shape purposeful careers.