Job Opportunities in New Zealand

Senior Principal Network Planner - Water Modelling - ( 240003H6 )
Description
Senior Principal Network Planner - Water Modelling
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
About the role:
Excellent planning is required to meet the infrastructure demands of the future, particularly in our growing urban areas. Stantec is involved in key strategy and infrastructure planning projects for large water suppliers in New Zealand. We are looking for an experienced Network Planner to provide technical direction and input on modelling and network planning projects and proposals, including client liaison and business development to continue to grow and expand our local water business. You will work with the Stantec water leadership to develop service offerings, positioning us to win and deliver work for key clients across New Zealand and the Pacific.
Essential Functions:

• Lead and oversee the technical delivery of projects won, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed client and project expectations including resolving any technical issues that arise
• Extensive experience in Potable Water hydraulic model development including the creation of a large number of strategic master plans for short to future long term development of infrastructure requirements.Experience in water supply systems in terms of Operation and Optimisation, including analysis of monitoring field data.Additional knowledge in leakage management, pressure management design, water quality modelling, operational management and asset planning.Experience in concept design aspects around development of high levels options to feasible solutions.Knowledge and experience using multiple water modelling software platforms particularly Infoworks WS Pro, DHI Mike Urban and Water GEMs plus GIS platforms Arc GIS and QGIS.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships in New Zealand
• Identify and develop business opportunities in New Zealand including liaison with prospective clients to understand scope of projects and preparing proposals
• In consultation with project managers, ensure technical risks of projects are identified and strategies are developed and implemented to mitigate them
• Deliver within client requirements by managing allocated projects and tasks in line with Stantec project management requirements and assigned authority
• Lead proposal and bid development to build the service offering within the region, including preparing proposal material as required
• Minimise and control risk through commitment to Stantec’s Quality, Health, & Safety programmes and proactive use of our project management systems

About you:
You will bring 12 years’ experience in Network Planning and Modelling coupled with a Geography, Science, or Engineering degree.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible working arrangements including purchasing up to four weeks of additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing, and part-time employment.
• Learning and talent development programs including global programmes, online learning, and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development
• Professional memberships
• Health insurance, income continuance insurance (ICI), and life insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About us
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 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 online - no agency CV will be accepted.
Qualifications
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Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Sep 17, 2024, 9:37:04 PM
Req ID: 240003H6
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