Digital Design Lead - Water

Overview

Join WSP, Aotearoa New Zealand's leading design, engineering, and environmental consultancy, dedicated to creating sustainable cities and environments. With a workforce of 2,500 experts across 35 offices, WSP offers you a platform to work on impactful projects alongside industry leaders, fostering curiosity and innovation.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Digital Engineering Lead focused on water projects based in Hamilton, with possible placements in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. This key position involves both hands-on project contributions and national leadership to enhance digital delivery. You will influence standards, tools, and workflows to boost quality and efficiency across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and assist digital project delivery within the water sector, contributing to modelling, design, and technical outputs.
• Develop and embed uniform modelling standards, workflows, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Serve as a technical consultant for the Water Leadership Team on digital engineering practices.
• Lead advancements in tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
• Mentor and build skills within project teams nationally.
• Promote and implement ISO 19650-aligned digital management practices.
• Contribute to the strategic planning for digital engineering in the water field.
• Ensure superior client deliverables through consistent and dependable digital approaches.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated extensive experience in digital engineering related to infrastructure or water sectors, with proficiency in Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D.
• Proven track record in leading digital delivery standards, workflows, and quality controls across various teams.
• Hands-on mindset capable of direct project involvement while providing coaching support.
• Experience in steering digital transformation efforts within engineering contexts.
• Effective at engaging and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Committed to innovation and ongoing improvement in digital engineering practices.
• Preferably holds a tertiary engineering qualification or possesses equivalent industry experience.

Additional Information

WSP is recognized among the top five employers in New Zealand according to Randstad's recent survey and also named one of TIME's 2023 top 100 global companies to work for. Join a global team of over 69,000 professionals dedicated to making meaningful community and environmental impact.

We encourage early applications as we review candidates on a rolling basis.