Three Waters Design Engineer

Permanent Full-Time 

Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

Our friendly Engineering Services team are seeking a Three Waters Design Engineer.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide an in-house engineering design service that includes investigating, planning and designing intermediate level projects for three waters and minor roading infrastructure (typically up to $4M project value)
• Determine client requirements, organise and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide appropriate solutions
• Monitor the quality of works being carried out is as per the contract document; ensure contractors work is compliant with ICC, NZ and Industry Standards and construction monitoring is undertaken in an accurate, fair and honest manner
• Ensure regular contract audits and reviews are undertaken to monitor compliance, including health and safety audits
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with key stakeholders including internal teams, contractors and consultants

What you will bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• NZ Full Driver's Licence
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in Civil Engineering, with design role experience in Three Waters projects
• Project oriented work experience
• Competent knowledge of relevant AU/NZ standards specifically for design and installation of pressure and gravity pipes
• Demonstrated experience in the management of contractors

What we offer:

• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach & the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complimented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home!

For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Apply online at www.icc.govt.nz

Applications close 11 January 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.

To apply for this job go to: https://icc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies https://www.icc.govt.nz/council/jobs

Reference code 6839462. 

Applications close 11 January 2026