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Seismic Restraint Engineer

Seismic Restraint Engineer
Beca

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Classification symbol Engineering
AEWV
Green List
Job posted on October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
  • Join a dynamic team shaping New Zealand’s seismic resilience
  • Work on meaningful projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Apply your engineering knowledge to strengthen infrastructure across Aotearoa


We’re looking for a Structural or Mechanical Engineer to join our well-established team delivering seismic engineering projects across Aotearoa.

Based in Christchurch, you’ll:
  • Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment on meaningful projects
  • Gain hands-on experience in planning and executing seismic restraint solutions
  • Contribute to a supportive, social team culture
  • Apply your engineering knowledge and judgment to projects of varying scale and complexity
  • Help strengthen the resilience of New Zealand’s infrastructure


Ko wai koe | About you

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:
  • A qualified Structural or Mechanical Engineer with an interest in seismic design for building services, ceilings, partitions, or other non-structural elements
  • Familiar with undertaking analysis/design for seismic restraint of building services components, ceilings, partitions, and other non-structural components or willing to learn
  • Familiar with New Zealand standards such as NZS1170.5 and NZS4219 or eager to learn
  • From a consulting or construction background, with a passion for delivering great outcomes and building strong relationships
  • A team player who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively
  • Curious and open to learning about building services systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection) and interior construction


Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
  • Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants
  • Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments
  • Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific
  • A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration
  • Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events


Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies.

After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region.

We have more than 4,000 employees in 24 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision.

It reflects our culture, our aspirations, and our purpose – to make everyday better.

We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

Tono mai | Apply now!
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