Latest Civil/Structural Engineering Talent

Structural Engineer

Location: Based in Hamilton but open to relocation

Experience:

Over 20 years of experience in structural engineering, including more than 5 years in the New Zealand industry and extensive experience in Brazil.

Key Skills & expertise:

• Comprehensive structural design experience across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors
• Expertise in reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and precast concrete structures. Proficient in seismic design and assessment, including earthquake structural
• co-assessments. Skilled in foundation design for various soil conditions (TC2, TC3, Expansive Soils). Experience in project management and team leadership. Proficient in structural analysis software including SAP 2000, Robot, Space Gass, and ETABS

Notable Projects:

• City Council Building (SP, Brazil): 6-storey precast concrete structure with
• 24m long reinforced concrete columns
• Intermediate School Building (SP, Brazil): 4-storey precast concrete structure with complex foundation and bracing systems. Joe's Garage (Cambridge, NZ): Single-storey steel and timber structure with modern architectural approach
• Residential & Commercial Building (Leamington, NZ): 3-storey mixed-use building with waffle slab foundation for expansive soil

Professional Development:

• On the path to CPEng registration in New Zealand
• Completed Certificates of Proficiency in Earthquake Engineering from the University of Canterbury

Education:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie,
• Brazil Postgraduate degree in Structural Engineering from Escola Politecnica da Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
  

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Based in Tauranga but open to relocation

Experience: Over 15 years of experience across diverse roles, including Structural Engineer, Lead Engineer, Technical Manager, and Consultant. Expertise spans

industrial, commercial, and residential projects in New Zealand and internationally.



Key Skills & expertise:

• Extensive expertise in seismic assessment, retrofit design, and structuralanalysis using advanced software (SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD Pro, Robot).
• Proficient in international building codes (NZS1170, NZS3404, NZS3101, and
• MBIE guidelines), delivering concept-to-completion engineering solutions.
• Specialised in earthquake engineering and low-damage seismic systems, supported by a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Canterbury.

Notable Projects:

• Seismic assessments for Moana Pool and commercial buildings in Christchurch.
• Design of complex structures, including the LA Stadium roof and Medipole Hospital roof in France.
• Development of seismic-resistant composite slab systems in NZ.
• Peer reviews of international projects, including industrial plants and high-risk
• structures.

Project Engineer

Location: Based in Wellington, seeking roles in Christchurch.

Experience: Over 5 years of experience in project engineering and consultancy across water treatment, building services, fire protection, and facilities management.

Key Skills & expertise:

• Project Management: Budget forecasting, risk mitigation, and resource allocation.
• Engineering Proficiency: Background in mechanical engineering with SCADA systems, P&IDs, and process optimisation.
• Industry Knowledge: Building services, water treatment, fire protection, and cleanroom protocols.
• Software: AutoCAD, Power BI, SCADA, and technical documentation tools.

Notable Projects:

• Delivered lifecycle management for Wellington Water Ltd. projects, including cost estimation and risk control.
• Supervised construction activities for Merck Sharpe  Dohme (MSD) during a caustic system pipe passivation project.
• Led a $3M fire protection system upgrade, ensuring zero operational interruptions.
• Designed a first flush rainwater harvesting system, achieving a 98% filtration cost reduction.
  

CPEng Building Services Engineer

With 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, specializing in building services, infrastructure, and project management. This highly experienced engineer has expertise in:

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with a practice area in building services and engineering management.
• Proven expertise in New Zealand, the Middle East, and India, working on high-profile commercial, retail, residential, healthcare, aged care, and mixed-use projects.
• Design and project delivery of low voltage (LV) electrical systems, emergency lighting, power distribution, and communication systems.
• Proficiency in seismic compliance, condition assessment, load estimation, and sustainable system integration.
• Skilled in using software such as AutoCAD, AGI 32, Revitzo, Dialux, PowerCad, and project management tools like Procore and Aconex.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, BS7671, NFPA, and other international standards.

Their notable projects are:

Commercial and Offices:

· 280 Queen Street Redevelopment, Auckland: Electrical design and load assessment for converting a G+16 office into a G+28 office and hotel building.

· 43 Carbine Road, Auckland: Electrical design for a G+5 Green Star office project.

· Building 11, Central Park, Auckland: Preliminary design for a G+3 office building.

Residential and Aged Care:

· Stonefields Development, Auckland: Master planning and EV charging solutions for six apartment blocks and townhouses.

· Metlifecare Clonbern Road, Auckland: Concept design for independent living units and apartments.

· Summerset Halfmoon Bay, Auckland: Detailed design and external lighting layouts for aged care apartments.

Retail and Distribution Centres:

· Costco Auckland: Site inspections and material review during construction.

· Countdown, Belfast, Christchurch: Lighting design for a carpark extension.

· Cracker Bay, Auckland: Load estimation and emergency lighting for retail spaces.



Healthcare:

· Mercy Private Hospital, Auckland: Electrical design for radiology and CSSD facilities.

· 99 Remuera, Auckland: Detailed lighting and power layouts for a radiology group facility.