Determines construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafts and interprets specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures; analyses structural systems for both static and dynamic loads; designs structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways.

• Frequently works indoors in offices within local authorities or engineering consultancies.
• Frequently works outdoors to inspect sites and have discussions with clients/contractors. Works in all weathers on worksites but otherwise, works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained
• Protective clothing including wet-weather gear and gumboots may be required occasionally when on-site.
• On-site locations may involve negotiating difficult/uneven terrain.

• Medium physical demand.
• Frequently sits in offices, in meetings or at computer work stations.
• Stands and walks frequently in offices and on-site.
• There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling within medium physical demand.
• Bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, twisting and climbing will occur occasionally when on-site.
• Frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using surveying or testing equipment and in the use of computers, calculators and cameras.
• Driving will be required to facilitate site visits and meetings.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with design, drawing, planning, engineering, computing, research, communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
• Professional engineers who meet set requirements may apply to the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) to become a chartered professional engineer (CPEng).

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.