3 Waters Engineer

About the Role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on complex water infrastructure projects? Vitruvius is seeking a 3 Waters Engineer who takes ownership, thinks critically, and delivers practical engineering outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

In this role, you will be embedded in project teams, contributing from feasibility and design through to construction and commissioning. You will work across disciplines and play a key part in delivering fit-for-purpose infrastructure that meets client, programme, and budget expectations.

What You Will Do

As a 3 Waters Engineer, you will

• Support delivery of water and wastewater projects across design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to the design of pipelines, pump stations, and treatment systems.
• Provide construction-phase support, including site inspections, and technical issue resolution.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and defect close-out.
• Manage programme, risk, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, councils, contractors, and suppliers through clear communication.
• What You Will Bring to Vitruvius

• Essential experience and skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Around 5+ years’ experience delivering water and or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience across design and construction phases.
• Involvement in pipelines, pump stations, rising mains, or treatment plant projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Working toward or holding CPEng (Engineering New Zealand).
• Bonus points for:
• Experience with hydraulic modelling or interpreting modelling outputs.
• Exposure to MSQA, commissioning, or construction monitoring.
• Experience in design and construct or collaborative delivery environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Plant3D, Revit MEP, or Civil 3D.
• Full driver’s licence and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• What Makes This Role Special

• Strategic Impact. Your expertise will directly shape how water infrastructure projects are planned, delivered, and trusted by clients.
• Shape Our Future. Be part of a growing Water Sector where your ideas, leadership, and relationships genuinely matter.
• Limitless Ambition. Vitruvius backs people who want to grow, lead, and challenge the status quo while staying true to our values.
• What Vitruvius Can Offer You

Ongoing professional development, including leadership training and conference attendance.

Potential shareholding opportunities, so you can own a piece of what you help build.

Flexible working and hybrid arrangements.

A genuine commitment to work–life balance.

Strategic influence in a consultancy small enough for your voice to be heard.

A diverse, collaborative team that values connection, bravery, and continual improvement.

Vitruvius is dedicated to creating an environment where Limitless Ambition can thrive. We value the individual skills and perspectives each person brings, and we encourage innovation, collaboration, and adventure in how we work with clients and each other.

Research shows that people don’t always apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role interests you but you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. We support flexible arrangements and value diversity in all forms.

Ready for a change?

This role will make a real difference. To request a copy of the role description, please email [email protected].