Senior Mechanical Engineer

Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

The opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our high performing team. We are looking for a highly qualified candidate with experience across all project sizes from low rise to high rise building projects. We are involved in a broad range of project types that include data centres, health, laboratories, industrial, education and infrastructure.

The successful candidate would get exposure to projects throughout the country with a main focus on the southern region and would be based in our Queenstown office. We have a strong and growing workload with current projects including civic, hotels, retail, health care, aged care, sports and airports.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Management of current and future workloads for the Queenstown Lakes region, in conjunction with the Christchurch office.
• Oversee and manage the design process, maintaining alignment with project guidelines.
• Key point of contact for all client relationships, being actively engaged, understanding client requirements and offering strategic design solutions.
• Design, documentation and contract administration, liaison with client and consultant team, liaison with authorities, reporting, and quality audits.
• Assist and contribute to the discipline leadership teams in developing Stantec engineering systems.
• Adhere to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.
• Actively contribute to our company culture

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Previous experience in a Consulting environment within the Building services industry
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and ideally a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in the engineering industry or consulting.
• Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities
• Ability to multitask between multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working towards being a Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent) and/or Producer Statement Author would be favourable, but not essential.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working
• Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships
• Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
• Mental Health and Wellbeing progamme
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for our employees
• Social Club—sports, clubs, shows, fun events
• An inclusive workplace

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 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.

How to apply

Please apply directly but note " Stantec offices across New Zealand will be closed from 20 December 2025 returning 5th January 2026. During this period, there will be no recruitment activity. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and kindly note that responses and updates will resume after the New Year "