Mechanical Engineer - SMEC New Zealand Limited

Job no: 492970
Work type: Full Time (continuing)

About SMEC New Zealand Ltd

SMEC New Zealand Limited (SMEC NZ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMEC Holdings Ltd, an Australian professional services firm with a global presence that provides high quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects. SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and has won numerous industry awards for technical excellence.

SMEC is a private company (wholly employee owned) with an established network of 57 offices around the world and over 5,000 employees operating in four global regions. We operate in the areas of Hydropower & Energy, Transport, Water, Environment, Geotechnics and Tunnels, Urban Development, Social Development, and Government and Advisory Services. It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and to work on interesting projects.

SMEC has been operating in New Zealand since October 2011, largely in the Hydropower and Energy sector, working on both New Zealand and international projects. For our next step we are looking to diversify our services into the New Zealand market and achieve significant growth in our Auckland office, based in Newmarket.

The Role

SMEC NZ is currently seeking a Junior / Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to help support our current workload in the Hydropower and Energy sector. The role covers all stages of the project process from procurement and project management through to field investigation, analysis and reporting, and offers the successful candidate with an interesting and diverse workload.

Suitable applicants will have:

·  A relevant tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering

·  Excellent communication skills

·  A working knowledge of analysis software

·  A co-operative and flexible working style; working with close-knit multi-disciplinary teams

·  An ability to travel to site when necessary

·  Motivation and enthusiasm

·  While not essential, experience in the hydropower and / or energy sector would be advantageous.

In return, SMEC can offer you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

To apply online for this role please follow the link on this page to the application site. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Suzie Millar on +64 9 529 6599.

To apply for this role you must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Advertised: 25 Mar 2013 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Apr 2013 New Zealand Standard Time