Mechanical Engineering Cadet

Stop searching for a job when you can start a career with Stantec

This opportunity is available now. Why not try something different to transform your career. You don’t need any relevant engineering experience as you will learn on the job and through study. Perhaps you are a recent year 13 school leaver wondering what to do next or been working for a while and looking for an opportunity with a future. Now is your chance to succeed.

The opportunity

The Wellington team is involved in a wide variety of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects around the region, including pipe renewals and upgrades, design and construction of infrastructure such as pump stations and culverts, and wastewater and drinking water network planning and design

As a cadet, you'll work towards a sought-after qualification in mechanical engineering. You'll develop skills through practical experience in design and draughting with a view to becoming skilled in these areas as your career progresses. There is no typical day but areas you will be involved with could include

Assisting with Site visits to review project progress, perform tests and completing site walkovers to ensure sites are operating safely.

Learning Stantec’s suite of Computer Aided Design (CAD) & Digital Engineering (DE) systems and procedures

Support Project Delivery teams with producing technical drawings or 3D

Assisting project management with a variety of project stages.

Learning how to perform data analysis and design calculations.

Assisting with work on drinking water and wastewater treatment plants.

Social club events or Developing Professionals Group activities.

With Stantec, you will have opportunities that only a global company can provide, including:

A global developing professionals’ network

Firm-wide online specialist knowledge group

Access to global industry leaders through our Practice Leader network

Ability to work on projects across geographies

Flexible working and good conditions

* Mentoring with technical support and encouragement

It couldn't be easier beginning your career in engineering with Stantec. We will help to fund your studies in Mechanical Engineering and support you through your education. As an Engineering NZ Professional Development Partner, we'll pay your membership fees, and you'll have the chance to work on leading-edge projects. You'll also find a great social culture as well as a competitive remuneration package that includes benefits such as health insurance and income continuance, together with ongoing training and development opportunities. Take ownership of your career and enjoy the opportunities that only a national and global company can offer.

About us:

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How to apply

Contact Margaret McMeel for more information on 09 580 4502 or 027 544 2930 or apply online.

Disclaimer re age …In accordance with our internal Health & Safety requirements you will need to be 18 years of age to apply for this opportunity.

Closing date: 30 September 2026