Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings, Christchurch

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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Description

Are you a new graduate with a Mechanical Engineering tertiary qualification and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2026-2027 Graduate Programmed!

Fantastic perks we provide:

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programmed

• NZD74,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.

• Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance.

• You will be connected to our international Developing Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.

• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.

• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Mechanical Engineers do?

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Stantec based in Christchurch, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting building services projects across various sectors, including healthcare, commercial, residential, and mission-critical infrastructure. You will join a vibrant and diverse team, collaborating on innovative projects both locally and internationally, contributing to high-impact developments across New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific region.

Your work will span the entire project lifecycle, from concept design to construction and commissioning. You’ll gain hands-on experience in mechanical systems design, from HVAC and energy efficiency to critical infrastructure and sustainability solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with a variety of clients, ranging from local government bodies and private developers to large-scale, mission-critical facilities.

At Stantec, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment where you’ll continue to learn, grow, and contribute to projects that make a real difference to communities and industries. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of building services engineering!

Application Advice and Tips

• Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Propel.

• Applications close 13th April 2026

• Tips on Getting a Job & Working at Stantec: https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/stantec/advice

About Stantec

Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end-to-end projects for our clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation. Specializing in mission-critical facilities such as data centers and healthcare, our team of 100 brings expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, electrical, structural, and sustainability engineering to local projects. We’re proud to put user needs at the center of every design.

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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Qualifications

What you will bring

You will be a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline, ready to kick start your professional engineering career! You should have strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.

You should have a real passion for mechanical design and building services, especially when it comes to making a positive impact on society. Whether it’s helping to create pandemic-ready healthcare facilities, designing mission-critical infrastructure for things like AI training, or contributing to sustainable, resilient buildings that serve communities for years to come, we want someone who’s excited about driving change. You will demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be a recent graduate or due to finish studies by December 2026

• Preferably hold a current restricted or full driving license

• Working Rights in New Zealand (Student Visa holder, convertible to post study open work visa, Permanent Resident OR Citizen)

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Company

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Stantec

Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.  

We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. ​

Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. ​

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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.​

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.