Technical Principal Engineer - Water

WSP in New Zealand
📍 hamilton, waikato, New-Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 07, 2026

Job Description

Technical Principal Engineer – Water, Hamilton

We are looking for a senior leader within our national Water Division who will provide technical leadership on water and wastewater projects across Kirikiriroa Hamilton and the wider Waikato region, as well as nationally. A subject matter expert with a proven track record of successful water and wastewater infrastructure project delivery.

The role involves:

  • Preparing and/or technically reviewing studies, plans and reports.
  • Participating in public consultation and engagement programmes.
  • Taking a lead strategic view across projects and formulating advice to clients.
  • Being recognised as a technical lead in water and wastewater with a focus on large pipelines, trenchless installation, pump stations and underground structures.
  • Ensuring agreed budgets and financial objectives are in place to maximise revenues and minimise costs.
  • Leading the technical review p...

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Job Details

  • Location hamilton, waikato
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Utility & Waste Management
  • Posted Date July 07, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 16, 2026