Infrastructure Engineer

Intermediate Infrastructure Engineer - 3 Waters 

Join a highly capable and collaborative team delivering meaningful infrastructure projects across New Zealand. At Babbage, you’ll work alongside talented engineers across civil, structural, geotechnical, building services and environmental disciplines, contributing to projects that shape resilient communities.

Babbage offers a supportive, relationship-driven culture where people are empowered to grow their careers while working on impactful projects. At Babbage, we’re committed to creating smart, resilient, and sustainable water systems for communities across New Zealand. As an Intermediate Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help shape the networks that deliver clean water, manage stormwater, and protect our environment.

The Role

As part of our water infrastructure team, you’ll contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll continue developing your technical expertise while helping deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes for our clients.

You’ll also:

• Contribute to projects from concept design through to construction
• Prepare technical designs, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation
• Assist with feasibility studies, modelling, and infrastructure planning
• Support contract documentation, specifications, and project estimates
• Work closely with clients, councils, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in construction monitoring and contract administration
• Continue developing your expertise in three waters infrastructure design

What You Bring

We’re looking for a motivated and capable engineer who enjoys problem-solving, learning from experienced professionals, and contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects.

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 4+ years’ experience in water infrastructure / three waters projects
• Experience or exposure to water, wastewater, or stormwater network design
  
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• Motivation to continue developing professionally and work towards Chartership

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Opportunities to work on an outstanding variety of meaningful projects
• Pathway and support towards becoming chartered
• Real opportunities to broaden your skills and advance your career
• Work within a multidisciplinary consultancy with experienced mentors
• Be part of a social, supportive and collaborative team that values you
• A culture that encourages innovation, independence, and knowledge-sharing
• The opportunity to become a shareholder in a fully staff-owned New Zealand consultancy

This is more than just pipes and pumps – it’s about engineering better outcomes for people and place. From supporting upgrades of ageing infrastructure to designing solutions that respond to climate resilience challenges, you’ll play an important role in delivering projects that make a real difference.

What Drives Us

Our mission is to deliver a holistic, efficient, and human-centred building experience. We help clients shape their projects and navigate the complexities of time, cost, stress, and sustainability - always with a focus on meeting their real needs.

People are at the heart of everything we do. By encouraging open dialogue, shared ownership, and collaboration, we create impactful projects that leave a lasting positive mark - not just for our clients, but for communities and the environment too.

Sound like you? Apply today - we’d love to hear from you!