Civil Engineer

Wellington

Are you a legend on CAD and Civil3D? 

Our Wellington team is looking for an experienced Civil, Rail or Transport Engineer to work as part of the team to deliver the vast and varied work in our pipeline. This is a civil and rail design and digital modelling role – you’ll be working from our Wellington office, creating the technical drawings, specifications, and design packages that bring major rail projects to life. You will be an integral part of the DMG – Digital Managment Group, responsible for implementing new and creative ideas in the digital workspace.

What You Will Bring to Vitruvius

Essential Design Experience:

  • 4+ years in civil design engineering (not site-based roles)
  • Strong CAD/BIM skills and digital modelling experience – you live and breathe technical drawings
  • Understanding of rail systems and interdisciplinary coordination
  • Civil Engineering degree (Washington Accord) or equivalent design experience

Bonus Points For:

  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
  • Experience with NZ rail standards and KiwiRail requirements
  • Experience in a consultancy – especially in NZ!

What Makes This Role Special?

  • Working on iconic NZ rail projects from concept to detailed design
  • Small team, big impact – your designs directly shape national infrastructure
  • Limitless Ambition! Vitruvius is dedicated to creating an environment that encourages ambition to thrive.

This is a great opportunity to join our team when the pipeline is flush with work delivering for our key clients, with ongoing involvement in:

  • Wellington and Auckland Metro renewals Programme,
  • Future Rails ETCS Programme
  • Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme (WMUP)
  • Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility Programme (LNIRIM)
  • Wellington Regional Asset Renewals

As our Civil Design expert, you’ll:

  • Lead design packages from initial concepts to construction-ready drawings
  • Develop detailed technical specifications and design documentation
  • Design and manage federated models using a variety of different software packages
  • Undertake the Engineers Representative role giving you the opp to see your designs built on site
  • Review and check designs for compliance and constructability

You will be involved in projects from feasibility and concept, through to detailed design and construction!

What Vitruvius Can Offer You

  • Professional development – conference attendance, training, chartership support
  • Potential shareholding – own a piece of what you build
  • Work-life balance – we actually mean it
  • Flexible working – hybrid arrangements available
  • Diverse, collaborative team – small enough that your voice matters

Check us out: Vitruvius Ltd | NZ Engineering Consultant

Ready For a Change?

Continue your civil engineering journey with a role that makes a real difference. Apply now and help shape the transport solutions of tomorrow. Relocation packages are available if you are returning from overseas, or want a change in scenery within New Zealand

To request a copy of the role description or apply now, please email careers@vitruvius.co.nz

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Simply use the form below or email your CV and cover letter to careers@vitruvius.co.nz

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