Intermediate Civil Engineer

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Ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career?
Join a business that genuinely backs its people from day one. We are looking for an Intermediate Civil Design Engineer to join a tight-knit, highly supportive Wellington team.
This is a standout opportunity for an engineer who has built solid technical capability and is now ready for more ownership, more variety, and a clear, mentored pathway toward senior-level responsibility. You will escape the rigid corporate grind and step into an environment offering a highly competitive $110k+ package, fully funded Southern Cross health insurance, 15 days of sick leave from day one, and genuine flexible working.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Technical Design: Deliver end-to-end civil design across a diverse mix of residential and commercial developments, tackling Wellington’s unique topography, steep terrain, and complex three-waters challenges.
• Infrastructure Layouts: Design practical, buildable solutions for stormwater, wastewater, water supply, earthworks, and roading.
• Software Mastery: Use Civil 3D to produce fully coordinated, high-quality design drawings and technical documentation.
• Project Autonomy: Run your own smaller commercial and residential design packages with the safety net, backing, and mentorship of an experienced Senior/Principal Engineer right beside you.
• Site & Stakeholder Exposure: Work closely with internal teams, local councils, and external stakeholders, alongside contributing to contract management and construction monitoring activities.

What You’ll Bring
Category
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
A relevant degree in Civil Engineering.
3–6 years of experience within a New Zealand civil design consultancy environment.
Technical Competencies

• Strong, proven proficiency in Civil 3D for land development layouts. 
• Practical understanding of NZ design standards, local authority requirements, and earthworks/roading design. 
• Exposure to construction monitoring or contract management is a strong plus.

Professional Drive

• Excellent communication skills and the drive to keep developing technically as you transition into a senior role.

What’s on Offer

• Health & Wellbeing: Fully funded Southern Cross Wellbeing One Health Insurance (optional) and employer-contributed annual skin health checks.
• Unbeatable Leave Perks: 15 days of paid sick leave from day one, paid birthday leave, 2 half-days of personal time, and 1 paid volunteer day each year.
• Career Growth: Clear career development pathways with full financial and mentorship support toward your professional accreditation (CPEng).
• Culture: A social, inclusive, and genuinely supportive team culture with flexible hybrid working arrangements that fit your life.

Apply Now
If you’re a Civil 3D-savvy engineer ready to take on quality projects and accelerate your career, apply now or contact Greg Small at Onyx Recruitment on 027 2970320 for a confidential discussion.
> Please Note: Only applicants currently residing in New Zealand with valid local work rights will be considered for this role.