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River Engineer/Analyst

Christchurch, Canterbury💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-26 → 2026-10-01

Core

Conduct river engineering investigations, feasibility studies, flood and erosion assessments, hydraulic modelling, and river management planning to improve community safety and support sustainable water management.

Role type

Senior River Engineer / Analyst

Builds

Hydraulic models, technical reports, and river management plans for communities facing climate risk and flooding.

Domain

Water resources engineering / Flood risk management

Required skills

River process interpretation, hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessment, technical reporting, project planning, stakeholder facilitation, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Chartered membership (CPEng, CIWEM), leading project planning, technical review, team mentorship

Technologies

Hydraulic modelling software, GIS, CAD

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations and feasibility studies for river and flood projects; perform hydraulic modelling and erosion assessments; prepare technical reports and management plans; review calculations and models; facilitate meetings with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with potential for leadership

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