Project Engineer

Location: Hamilton, Waikato Region, nz

Company Description

Civtec is an ambitious business committed to creating connections and building stronger communities through the delivery of high-quality utilities infrastructure. As their business evolves, they are expanding their footprint across the utilities, renewable energy and water infrastructure sectors, building on their already strong foundation in the telecommunications industry.

This forward-thinking company is now seeking Project Engineers,  to deliver complex North Island projects that make a real impact. This role is perfect for a practical, solutions-focused engineer with hands-on civil infrastructure experience, who thrives on challenges and delivering results.

Job Description

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in coordinating, and delivering projects across the utilities and infrastructure portfolio. You’ll work closely with field teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to technical specifications.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating project delivery, including schedules, resources, and on-site teams
• Reviewing and interpreting designs, plans, and technical specifications
• Ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain strong working relationships
• Identifying and recommending process improvements, technical solutions, and risk mitigation strategies

Qualifications

About You

You are a technically capable, passionate engineer with experience in utilities or civil infrastructure projects. You thrive in a hands-on role, enjoy problem-solving, and can balance technical detail with practical delivery.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil or related)
• Experience in project coordination, civil infrastructure, or utilities delivery
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to translate designs into practical outcomes
• Knowledge of project management, contract compliance, and site coordination
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Flexible and able to travel around the Waikato and wider region

Additional Information

Why Civtec

At Civtec, you’ll work alongside hardworking, passionate, and genuine people, delivering projects that make a difference in communities across New Zealand.  They invest in their people, their projects, and the environments they work in, creating a culture built on trust, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. 

At Civtec you are not just a number – you add value to something greater and are valued as part of the Civtec family along the way.

This is your opportunity to grow your career, take ownership of meaningful projects, and contribute to shaping the future of North Island infrastructure.