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WSP USA Technical Principal - Water Resources in Tauranga, New Zealand
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Technical Principal – Water Resources
We have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Technical Principal – Water Resources to provide technical leadership across high‑profile water projects in New Zealand. Based in Tauranga , within our Regions business, this role offers the opportunity to influence complex, strategic projects while mentoring future leaders and strengthening key client relationships. You will lead technically challenging, high‑impact projects and be recognised as a role model for technical excellence, professionalism and collaboration, playing a key role in lifting capability across our Water team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership on water infrastructure projects both locally and nationally
Act as Design Manager and Engineer to Contract on major water infrastructure projects
Lead and contribute to complex investigations, optioneering, analysis and reporting
Apply rigorous technical review and verification practices to ensure high‑quality outcomes
Identify, manage and communicate technical risks across projects
Support and mentor engineers and designers, fostering a strong learning culture
Work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver trusted, value‑driven advice
Support bids, proposals and business development activities
Actively contribute to the wider water engineering community and industry forums
About you
A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification
CPEng registration (or ability to maintain)
Extensive experience (typically 20+ years) in stormwater and/or water infrastructure engineering
Proven experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects
Strong technical review and problem‑solving capability
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing others
Commercial awareness and a client‑centric mindset
Excellent communication skills and professional presence
A current, full New Zealand driver licence
Why Tauranga?
Tauranga blends big‑city opportunity with beach‑town energy – think golden sands, crystal‑clear harbour, surf before work and paddleboards at dusk. A fast‑growing city with vibrant cafés, markets, and a year‑round events scene, Tauranga offers welcoming communities, great schools, and easy weekend escapes to Rotorua, the Coromandel, and Kaimai ranges. If you want impact at work and salt air at play, Tauranga’s got you.
Relocation support is available to assist you in settling into Tauranga if you are moving from outside the region.
Learn more about our WSP Tauranga office here: https://www.wsp.com/en-nz/contact-us/offices/new-zealand/na/tauranga/001674
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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