Careers

Be part of an inclusive team that makes a difference.

Our team work to:

• build community resilience to natural hazards and climate change – we’re helping build infrastructure to mitigate future flood events
• design communities – we’re creating some of the largest land development projects in the South Island for the public and private sector
• protect New Zealand’s water quality – we’re designing 3-waters systems to enhance the natural environment and to ensure community needs are met.

We have a great opportunity for a graduate civil engineer to join our busy Christchurch team. You will be part of our overall civil team of 30 engineers and technicians and will be involved in a variety of projects across urban and rural development, innovative commercial projects, roading and key infrastructure design, and large-scale regional projects.

We work in an exciting and dynamic environment, where we provide you the support and training to succeed.  At Davis Ogilvie, a key point of difference is your involvement in the whole project lifespan; including client contact, design, tendering and construction observation.

We’re looking for a motivated, practical graduate with a desire to develop the following skills:

• undertaking calculations to inform design
• preparing design drawings using Autodesk Civil3D
• preparing reports and technical documentation
• undertaking site inspections and collecting field data
• stormwater and water modeling using software such as MikeURBAN, EPANET, SSA, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS and HEC HMS.

You will have:

• a Washington Accord engineering qualification
• strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• a full drivers license
• ability to manage time effectively and take control of their own workload and projects.

The successful applicant will be offered great remuneration and excellent opportunities to develop their career.

 Why DO is a great place for you to work…

Our people are key to the success of our business. We are highly skilled, technical experts who are passionate about what we do. We are a friendly, supportive, diverse and inclusive team with high priority on creating a positive work environment. We work on a wide range of projects from residential and commercial developments to large scale roading and infrastructure projects.

While this role is Christchurch based, we have four offices who work closely together on projects throughout the South Island. This will give you the opportunity to work with colleagues from our other offices on exciting projects within the regions too.

In addition to working with a team of great people, you can also expect the following benefits:

• Flexibility – whether you’re a part-time parent or carrying out further study (in our team we have both), we will accommodate life into the work-life equation.
• Professional development – we encourage our staff to keep learning and growing. We will cover the cost of Engineering NZ subscriptions and provide opportunity for meeting CPD requirements with a range of inhouse and external courses throughout the year.
• Wellbeing – we offer subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross, access to our online wellbeing programme, regular mental health and wellness presentations, fresh fruit delivered to our office, paid entry into various sports events and 24/7 EAP services.
• Environmental – we care about the environment. We are a carbon zero company with a focus on minimising our impact as much as possible.
• Facilities – a spacious lunchroom with park views and a balcony. There is plenty of bike parking, shower facilities and standing desks available. Hagley Park is right across the road for your lunchtime fresh air or exercise.
• Fun – we like each other so much we organise extra activities to do together. Social functions, charity events, dinners, quiz nights and our annual ski day is always a hit.
• History – we’ve been established in Christchurch for over 90 years and are locally owned and operated. You will work side by side with the company directors and other staff with an abundance of knowledge and experience.