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Design Engineer

📍 Location
palmerston north
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 15, 2026

About the Role

We have an exciting role available within the Catchment Operations Group that plays a key part in helping protect people, and property from flooding through the sustainable management of our river and drainage assets.

Horizons Regional Council offers a diverse and challenging environment where you can apply your engineering skills to deliver outcomes that support both community resilience and wellbeing. We are seeking a motivated and committed Design Engineer to join our Investigation & Design Team, supporting the delivery of a busy programme of works and providing high-quality technical advice to the Catchment Operations Group.

This opportunity will see you involved with a range of work, including:

  • River Management Design and Advice - delivering and supporting designs that provide effective flood protection, erosion control, and river management outcomes, while also enhancing river form, function, and ecological health.
  • Hydraulic Mod...

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