BTW Company Ltd

  • Posted: 22 Dec 2021
  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Classification: Engineering
Operating since 1973, BTW is an innovative, solutions-focused group of Engineers, Planners, Surveyors, Environmental Scientists, UAV pilots, 3D Scanning Specialists, and Land and GIS experts. BTW’s staff of over 80 professionals are leaders in their fields with unparalleled experience on projects, both in New Zealand and overseas. BTW’s multidisciplinary teams operate from offices in New Plymouth and Hamilton.

We are looking to grow our Taranaki Civil Engineering team – this is the chance for you to begin an exciting journey with BTW Company as a Civil Engineer. We are interested in talking to you if you have knowledge of either geotechnical, environmental, three waters or transportation/traffic or a combination thereof.

You will become a core part of the engineering team based in New Plymouth and also work closely with our engineering team in the Waikato. Our engineering team is primarily a design team, so ideally your skills would be aligned with design and construction of Civil works. At BTW you will enjoy our flat structure and will feel that your contribution makes a tangible difference.

You will also look to undertake some of these aspects, depending on your skill set – do you have a desire to undertake one or more of these tasks:

Provide engineering design services to clients, using practical engineering solutions in a timely fashion. This includes following/designing the project from identification of issues through to construction of physical works remedies.
Undertake civil design, investigations and report and sketches to professional and relevant standards.
Undertake project management, contract documentation and supervision and client liaison as required.
Undertake other civil engineering work and assist others within the engineering team as workload dictates, including water, civil and structural.
You will need:

Ideally a qualification in Civil engineering or similar
Preferably in excess of 4 years’ NZ experience with work related to civil engineering relating to geotechnical, environmental, three waters or transportation/traffic or a combination thereof.
Preferably some knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D experience but not essential
Experienced capability and knowledge of civil engineering
Engineering design knowledge
Good spoken English and ability to articulate issues and solutions
Timeliness of deliverables
Active listening skills – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
BTW Company will offer you:

Competitive remuneration.
Employee Benefits package which includes Health and Income Protection Insurance.
Flexi-time which provides an excellent work-life balance, so you can enjoy what Taranaki has to offer.
A fantastic employee-led Training and Development Programme.
A positive office and company culture.
An engaging Leadership Team who will support and nurture your career.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

If this sounds like you, please express your interest in the role by clicking ‘Apply’ and attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter.

This is an ongoing vacancy and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 business days.

Should you wish to have a confidential discussion about this role please contact our Director of Engineering – Ian Steele on 027 688 1441

Please note that BTW is shut for the festive period from 4pm Thursday 23rd December 2021 and will re-open on Monday 10th January 2022 - suitable candidates will be contacted the week beginning 10th January


Civil Engineer