Senior Engineer Dams

• A lead role and opportunity to write you own story
• Develop and implement the Dam Safety Assurance program (DSAP)
• Work closely with our client Councils across the Wellington Region

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $106,892 to 150,906 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience. The midpoint of $125,755

The opportunity

You will be the technical expert in Dams across the region. You will oversee the effective management of client council owned dams ensuring their compliance with the dam safety regulations and the development of subsequent robust asset management practices. You will bring people along on the journey and get to work both in the office and out in the field.

The role will see you:

• Build and implement the Dam Safety Assurance Program (DSAP) for the Wellington Region
• Develop and implement strategy for maintaining compliance in keeping with Dam safety standards and regulations
• Research and stay up to date with dam safety industry standards
• Manage and maintain dam surveillance and associated monitoring data
• Mentor junior engineers and provide expert technical support across the organisation and Region.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• • A bachelors degree in engineering (Civil, Environmental or related discipline), ideally Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
  • Significant experience in dam safety and asset management
  • An in-depth understanding of dam safety regulations and industry best practices
  • Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and external resources
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to compliment your excellent communication ability

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. Were a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Thursday 24 April 2025

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here

To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

Information :

• Company : Wellington Water
• Position : Senior Engineer Dams
• Location : Remote in Lower Hutt, Wellington
• Country : NZ