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Graduate Transportation Engineer – Nelson 

Are you a recent graduate (or expecting to complete your studies in 2024) with a relevant Civil Engineering Qualification (BE Civil or similar) and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s Graduate Programme!  

We are a reputable global consulting firm and provide plenty of opportunities for aspiring and upcoming engineering professionals to work on a wide range of exciting projects. 

Fantastic perks we provide: 

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme.
• Up to NZD 69,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as insurances, spot bonuses banking discounts etc.
• You will be connected to our international Young Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.
• Possibility to travel overseas via a developing professional’s exchange
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Transportation Engineers do? 

As our Graduate Transportation Engineer in Nelson, you will contribute to a variety of local and national transportation projects for a diverse range of clients.  

Here in the sunshine capital of New Zealand, we’ve got it good. We’re surrounded by beaches, mountains, and national parks. We’re famous for craft beers and local wines. There’s plenty of tramping, camping and sports for every outdoor enthusiast. Yet there’s always work to be done to maintain that easy lifestyle. 

Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South) is experiencing significant investment in the region’s transportation network.  Stantec are working with clients to deliver improvements to all users, from pedestrians to inter regional connections.   

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects in traffic engineering, transport safety reviews, business cases for investment decision making, transport engineering designs and site supervision.  You will get involved in these projects from the initial investigation right through to completion of construction.  

Here are some examples of typical tasks: 

• Evaluating data sets of information and provide reports of key findings and results.
• Research solutions to help develop transportation solutions
• Site visits for investigations and construction works supervision.
• Analysing traffic flows and developing macro simulations
• Developing understanding of geometric design and use of software such as 12D and OpenRoad.
• Introduction to Autodesk software such as AutoCAD 2D and Civil 3D to analyse and assist with design drawings.
• Creating technical drawings for transportation designs.

What you will bring 

You’ll be as committed as we are to improving the communities, we live in. We’re seeking individuals who thrive on thinking outside the box. Your ability to come up with fresh ideas and contribute to practical design solutions will be invaluable.  

You will also be a key member of a team, who is collaborative and able and willing to own and deliver on their project tasks. We are looking for someone who can step up during critical moments allowing their personal leadership qualities to shine. You’ll thrive in an environment where you’re challenged, where setbacks are opportunities for growth, and where resilience is a core value. 

You will have a Qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Mathematics or Physics with a passion for transportation and infrastructure design. 

To be eligible to apply you must: 

• Be a recent graduate or due to complete your studies in 2024.
• Have a full clean current driving licence.
• Working Rights: Student Visa (convertible to post study open work visa), Permanent Resident, Citizen.

Application Advice and Tips 

Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.  

Applications close 29th March 2024 

About Stantec 

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 400 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. 

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