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72 open roles, 23 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Pratt & Whitney · 5001+ employees
A global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.
Managing technical projects · Designing new tooling · Driving continuous improvement
Recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; available to commence employment in January 2026
RTX · 5001+ employees
A global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.
Managing technical projects · Designing tooling · Driving continuous improvement
Recently completed bachelor's or master's in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical & Process or similar); legally entitled to work in New Zealand; available to start January 2026; strong communication and teamwork skills.
Beca · 1001-5000 employees
An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.
Assessing river geomorphology · Modelling hydrology and hydraulics · Designing river works
Proven consultancy experience; relevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Professional Engineer status or actively working towards chartership; good understanding of NZ practice and relevant guidelines and standards
Isaac Construction · 201-1000 employees
A construction company delivering civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
Supporting project teams · Setting out works · Delivering quality projects
Civil Engineering qualification, experience in civil construction, knowledge of roading/drainage/earthworks/utilities, setting out and construction drawings, valid NZ driver's licence, right to work in New Zealand.
Isaac Group · 201-1000 employees
A construction company delivering civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
Delivering civil projects · Solving problems · Coordinating with site teams
Civil Engineering degree, experience in civil construction, strong technical and practical skills, confidence with crews and stakeholders, legal right to work in New Zealand.
INTEC Energy Solutions
Designing drainage solutions · Modelling flood risks · Collaborating across teams
5+ yrsCivil Engineering degree; at least 5 years' relevant experience; experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater, drainage and flood modelling; proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD and TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or equivalent; experience delivering civil engineering designs for major infrastructure; knowledge of relevant Australian and New Zealand standards and requirements
Babbage Consultants Limited · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand-owned multidisciplinary professional services consultancy bringing together architecture, engineering, planning and environmental expertise.
Preparing structural drawings · Producing 3D models · Liaising with project teams
1+ yrAt least 1 year of experience as a Structural Technician or Structural Drafter in an engineering consultancy or similar; strong Revit skills and experience producing structural documentation
Partly · 51-200 employees
A company building AI infrastructure to make anything repairable, starting with the automotive market.
Developing customer solutions · Building integrations · Testing product solutions
STEM degree; proficiency in analysing data with Python, Pandas and SQL
Enphase Energy · 1001-5000 employees
A global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and EV charging products.
Coordinating testing schedules · Planning verification programmes · Maintaining lab equipment
8+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline; 8+ years’ DVT or product validation experience; experience leading and managing engineers; New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship
Archway Recruitment
Designing structural systems · Preparing engineering reports · Conducting site inspections
3+ yrsDegree in Structural Engineering; 3+ years of structural engineering project experience in New Zealand; experience with commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential projects; knowledge of NZ design codes and practices
Archway Recruitment
Delivering civil design · Managing engineering systems · Engaging with clients
8+ yrs8–15 years’ civil engineering experience; strong land development civil design capability across land development and three waters projects; CPEng NZ
Archway Recruitment
Delivering infrastructure designs · Conducting site inspections · Preparing design documentation
6+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent; minimum 6 years’ relevant NZ experience in land development and infrastructure projects; understanding of three waters infrastructure and subdivision designs; civil 3d modelling skills
Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees
A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.
Coordinating mechanical delivery · Managing procurement · Overseeing commissioning
3+ yrsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Civil or Electrical considered with strong mechanical exposure); 3+ years delivering mechanical scope in water, wastewater, industrial, oil & gas, or process infrastructure; experience with MS Project, CCS, NZS 3910 processes; strong communication and H&S commitment.
Meridian Energy · 1001-5000 employees
A subsidiary of Meridian Energy delivering dam management expertise to dam owners in New Zealand and internationally.
Coordinating engineering input · Leading engineering resources · Managing engineering decisions
Extensive experience leading engineering on large, complex infrastructure, power generation or industrial projects; experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering brownfield projects in live operational environments; understanding of engineering assurance, governance, risk, and mechanical, electrical, automation and control systems.
Honeywell Technologies
Delivering project engineering · Coordinating stakeholder requirements · Commissioning automation projects
Engineering degree or trade qualification with considerable experience in electrical, electronic, mechatronics or ICT; demonstrated experience with BMS, electronic security or industrial controls (PLC/SCADA)
Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees
A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.
Leading site engineering delivery · Managing project logistics · Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
Project Engineer-level experience on civil infrastructure projects; strong logistics and coordination skills; heavy civil structures experience; flexibility to travel and work outside the wider Christchurch area
Honeywell · 5001+ employees
A global automation company providing solutions for building, industrial, and process sectors.
Engineering projects · Commissioning systems · Coordinating stakeholders
Engineering degree or trade qualification with considerable experience in electrical, electronic, mechatronics, or ICT; demonstrated experience in BMS, electronic security, or industrial controls (PLC/SCADA); strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
NPAworldwide
Designing building structures · Conducting structural analysis · Managing projects
3+ yrsRelevant qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering; Washington Accord Degree
University of Canterbury
Designing research equipment · Operating testing equipment · Maintaining laboratory equipment
5+ yrs5+ years' relevant trade experience; technical design and advanced trade knowledge; experience operating workshop machinery, testing equipment and computer-controlled systems; data logging, control software, hydraulics or servo-hydraulic experience; Advanced Trade Certificate, NZDE, bachelor's degree or equivalent; NZ or Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Beca · 1001-5000 employees
An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.
Developing client relationships · Identifying project opportunities · Delivering industrial projects
Recognised technical expertise in the industrial sector; industrial engineering expertise including capital project delivery and operational improvement; established South Island industry network or proven ability to build trusted client relationships
WSP in New Zealand
Delivering electrical design · Providing technical advice · Supporting project delivery
3+ yrsElectrical Engineering qualification; current, clean driver licence; demonstrated experience in electrical design; in-depth knowledge of New Zealand electrical codes and standards; experience using electrical design modelling software
Babbage Consultants · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand-owned multidisciplinary professional services consultancy bringing together architecture, engineering, planning and environmental expertise.
Designing civil projects · Preparing documentation · Coordinating with teams
5+ yrsDegree in Civil Engineering; 5+ years post-graduate experience in civil design and documentation; proficiency in Civil 3D; knowledge of NZ design standards and council requirements; strong communication and collaboration skills.
Designing transmission lines · Producing technical reports · Conducting earthing studies
Relevant electrical engineering qualification; demonstrated overhead transmission line design experience; hands-on experience using PLS-CADD and CDEGS; experience undertaking EMF, earthing and lightning studies
Inition
Leading structural design · Designing structural systems · Testing structural products
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural), or equivalent; experience leading structural design and mentoring; structural code design and analysis; understanding of materials, construction and system integration; experience setting direction and reviewing work
Inition
Leading engineering design · Developing design programmes · Mentoring other engineers
Experience leading mechanical design of engineered systems; Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronics) or equivalent; experience setting development direction, reviewing work and mentoring engineers; design and analysis to relevant standards; knowledge of materials, manufacturing and system integration
Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees
A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.
Planning site works · Coordinating resources · Monitoring progress
2+ yrsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related; 2+ years site engineering experience in civil construction or infrastructure; strong planning, communication, and safety commitment; must pass pre-employment medical and drug screen.
Airways New Zealand
Adapting domestic systems · Validating system changes · Resolving operational issues
Commercial pilot's licence (CPL), Air Traffic Services (ATS) qualification, Procedure Design (PD) background or similar; proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; legally eligible to work in New Zealand
GHD · 5001+ employees
A global professional services company leading through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise.
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Developing process designs · Preparing technical documentation · Performing engineering calculations
Qualification in Chemical or Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline; experience in process engineering design
Tait Communications · 201-1000 employees
A global leader in critical communications, designing and supporting networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers.
Designing production test equipment · Developing hardware and software solutions · Diagnosing production faults
Experience with electronic design; software development; microcontrollers or single-board computers; test equipment, electronics assembly, PCB development, or manufacturing systems; tertiary qualification in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
There are 72 roles open for engineering jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 23 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 72 full time and 4 hybrid or remote.
That's 72 of the 499 engineering jobs across New Zealand.
1 ad says the employer will support a visa.
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