Digital Design Lead - Water

About the Role

Join WSP in New Zealand as a Digital Engineering Lead specializing in water infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects that improve communities and future-proof cities through innovative digital engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery for water projects, providing hands-on modeling, design, and technical contributions.
• Develop and standardize consistent modeling workflows, quality controls, and delivery standards across teams nationwide.
• Serve as a technical advisor to leadership on digital engineering methodologies and best practices.
• Drive enhancements in tools and processes to improve efficiency and quality of project outcomes.
• Coach and build capability within project teams to elevate digital engineering skills.
• Champion adoption of ISO 19650-aligned digital delivery practices.
• Influence strategic direction for digital engineering in the water sector, ensuring innovation and continuous improvement.
• Enhance client satisfaction through reliable and high-quality digital outputs.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in digital engineering within civil infrastructure or water sectors, with strong skills in Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D software.
• Proven track record of leading digital delivery standardization and embedding quality workflows in engineering teams.
• Hands-on professional capable of contributing directly to project work while mentoring others.
• Experience leading or supporting digital transformation initiatives in engineering environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influence at both project and executive levels.
• A passion for innovation, embracing new ideas to continually enhance digital delivery.
• Preferred tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

About WSP

WSP is a leading design, engineering, and environmental consultancy dedicated to creating positive long-term impacts across Aotearoa New Zealand. With over 2,500 professionals in 35 offices, WSP combines global expertise with local knowledge to shape sustainable cities and environments.

Additional Information

WSP New Zealand is recognized among the top five employers nationwide and as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 global companies for employees. Join a talented global community of more than 69,000 individuals making a difference worldwide.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early application is encouraged.