Asset Engineer

Marlborough District Council•Marlborough, MA

3d•$104,000 - $116,000

About The Position

Marlborough District Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Asset Engineer to take a lead role in managing and enhancing one of the region's most critical infrastructure networks. This is your opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic asset management, and environmental stewardship to help safeguard Marlborough's communities, economy, and natural environment for generations to come. Working within our Rivers and Drainage team, you'll drive the long-term planning and performance of vital flood protection and drainage assets, helping the region respond to growth, climate change, and natural hazards. Every stopbank, river channel, flood protection structure, drainage network and pump station plays a crucial role in protecting people, property and the environment. As Asset Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring these assets are managed sustainably, effectively, and with future resilience in mind. You'll help shape investment decisions, influence infrastructure strategy, and provide expert engineering advice that delivers lasting value for our community.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related discipline
Experience (typically 3+ years) in river engineering, flood risk management, water infrastructure, or asset management
Experience developing asset management plans and long-term infrastructure strategies
Knowledge of asset management frameworks such as ISO 55000 and local government planning processes
Experience with hydraulic modelling, river systems management, or flood protection infrastructure
Proven ability to work collaboratively with iwi, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
Excellent analytical, communication and relationship management skills
Professional membership with Engineering New Zealand or similar

Nice To Haves

Experience (typically 3+ years) in river engineering, flood risk management, water infrastructure, or asset management
Experience developing asset management plans and long-term infrastructure strategies
Knowledge of asset management frameworks such as ISO 55000 and local government planning processes would be a plus
Professional membership with Engineering New Zealand or similar (desirable)

Responsibilities

Lead the Rivers Asset Management Plan and lifecycle strategies, ensuring alignment with long‑term council objectives.
Oversee asset condition, data quality, and service‑level reporting.
Support flood management planning, emergency response frameworks, and compliance with engineering and statutory requirements.
Prioritise maintenance and renewal programmes and contribute to capital and operational budgeting.
Provide expert river engineering advice, prepare technical reports, and support investigations, valuations, and scheme reviews.
Work with iwi, landowners, community groups, and external agencies, communicating technical information clearly.
Maintain risk registers and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and audit processes.