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GRADUATE & INTERN
REcRUITMENT
Engineering & environmental
consultants
pdp.co.nz
2021 – 2022
PA T T L E D E L A M O R E PA R T N E R S
“ PDP OFFERS A
MENTORING
PROGRAMME
WHIcH HAS BEEN A
GREAT SOUNDING
BOARD FOR
QUESTIONS AND
HELPING GUIDE
DEVELOPMENT. ”
- JESSIcA ALDRIDGE
Introducing | Pa�le Delamore Partners
ABOUT US
PDP is a leading environmental and engineering consultancy offering solu�ons for environmental issues through our
specialised range of services. Working on a wide variety of projects ranging from major infrastructure projects through
to inves�ga�ons on the natural environment, we aim to cover the en�re range of environmental services required by
our clients, in air, land and water.
We are a NZ, employee owned and operated company, with 35 years’ experience in providing environmental solu�ons
throughout New Zealand, Australia and in the Pacific Islands. We have offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga,
Wellington, Christchurch and Invercargill.
With a strong focus on health and wellness, as well as an enthusias�c and ac�ve social club, we are commi�ed to
providing a fun work environment with a strong culture of work/life balance.
Quality Colleagues Reputa�on and Excellence
We have many highly skilled people working at PDP and We have a reputa�on for integrity, technical excellence
they are o�en recognised as experts in their field. As a and high standards. Our strong client rela�onships are
graduate or intern, you will have ready access to these built on confidence and trust.
people as colleagues and mentors.
Variety of Work
Social Responsibility PDP works with clients from the public and private
Being a responsible business is important to us, and our sectors to provide solu�ons for environmental issues.
people are passionate about having a posi�ve impact on We deal with unique problems, incorpora�ng aspects of
the environment and communi�es we live in. engineering and science from a variety of disciplines, and
We support the development of sustainable, responsible our solu�ons are custom made to suit the client and
solu�ons within the environment. their individual circumstances. Projects range from small
residen�al sites to complex industrial plants and
Our Sustainability Commi�ee lead our approach to municipal infrastructure.
environmental sustainability in an effort to reduce our
impacts on the natural and built environments in which No two projects are exactly the same for an
we operate. environmental consultant, and our people thrive on the
variety of projects they get to work on. They also enjoy
Our Community Support Commi�ee help facilitate working on several aspects of a job and seeing it through
voluntary ac�vi�es that allow our people to give back to from beginning to end.
the communi�es closest to us.
Great Culture
With a strong focus on health and wellness, as well as an
enthusias�c and ac�ve social club, we are commi�ed to
providing a fun work environment with a strong culture
of work/life balance.
Growth
We have a steady track record of growth and currently
have over 175 people na�onwide. Our plans for
con�nued growth provide significant opportuni�es for
driven and mo�vated people.
Our Christchurch team showing their #ChooseToChallenge
commitment for Interna�onal Women's Day 2021
AREAS OF
EXPERTISE
Geotechnics Contaminated Land
Slope stability, dewatering, se�lement, landfills, Site inves�ga�ons of air, soil, or water. Monitoring,
dams, founda�ons and solid waste management management and remedia�on for contaminated
sites
Areas of Expertise | Pattle Delamore Partners
Civil Engineering
Earthworks design and construc�on, sub-division Groundwater
and land development, dams and water storage Dewatering, tunnels, well-fields, hydrogeological
lagoons, flood embankments, pump sta�on and modeling, aquifer storage/recharge
pipeline design, construc�on management
Surface Water
Environmental Management Flooding, water quality, stormwater, dams, river
Environmental management systems, air quality, engineering, low impact design, catchment
odour assessment, waste minimisa�on, ecology, analysis
planning, resource consents
Water Infrastructure
Geospa�al Services Wastewater, solid waste management, irriga�on,
CAD and GIS service for internal teams and clients stormwater, water supply and networks
Areas of Exper�se | Pa�le Delamore Partners
SUMMER INTERNS
• Internships run from November to February.
• You will have an opportunity to find out what it is like to work as a
junior engineer or scien�st.
• We provide an induc�on programme to help you get familiar
with PDP.
• You will have a buddy who will help you get the most out of your
summer work experience.
• Be part of our social ac�vi�es as we have a variety of social
ac�vi�es you can join.
• We provide Health and Safety training.
• If you are offered a Graduate posi�on at the end of your
internship we will maintain ongoing contact with you throughout
your final year at university.
WHAT WE OFFER
GRADUATES
• Our Founda�on for Success programme will help you kick start
your career at PDP.
• Get involved in a variety of work with a high level of responsibility
- if you’re up for it!
• Enjoy organised (and spontaneous) social and sport ac�vi�es
throughout the year.
• You will have an opportunity to join PDP’s mentoring programme,
to assist you in your development.
• Free annual flu vaccina�ons.
• We celebrate the significant occasions in the lives and careers of
our people such as your gradua�on! You will get a day off to
a�end your gradua�on.
• Welcoming, suppor�ve and flexible work environment.
What We Offer | Pattle Delamore PartnersGraduate Development | Pattle Delamore Partners
FOUNDATION
FOR SUccESS
We understand how important it is to receive specific and targeted
learning and development in your first few years, se�ng the
founda�on for your science or engineering career.
Career development for graduates is designed to enable people with
the drive and poten�al to rapidly progress their career. We aim to
create an environment rich in learning opportuni�es, both on and
off the job through courses (internal and external) and conferences.
Ini�ally, you will take part in our Founda�on for Success programme.
This starts with a two-day workshop involving skills to get you
underway in addi�on to a fun team building session. It is followed
up with more sessions over the following few months for addi�onal
training.
We highly value con�nued learning and development, and we
ensure you obtain broad experience and an understanding of the
range of fields in which we operate. Our professionals have
exposure to all stages of the project from feasibility studies through
to design, construc�on, monitoring and field work. This provides
excellent development for those wan�ng broad exposure as well as
specialist experience.
We will help you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours
essen�al for success at each stage of your career. This includes
regular development discussions, mentoring and an individual
career plan.Luci Tretheway
BE (Hons) Natural Resources
Engineering
University of Canterbury
Christchurch Office
“I’ve really enjoyed getting out in the
sun for field testing this summer,
including soil sampling, infiltration
testing and water quality sampling. It's
given me an appreciation for the
impact of PDP's work on people and
the natural environment.”
Natasha Bycro�
SUMMER INTERNS
BE (Hons) Civil and Environmental
Engineering
University of Auckland
Auckland Office
“PDP are a passionate team who have
shown me what working as a
consultant entails. I’ve had the
opportunity to work on several
projects, including assisting with the
concept design from start to finish for a
complex water supply project.”
Milan Parsotam
BE (Hons) Civil Engineering
University of Auckland
Auckland Office
"Interning at PDP has been a great
introduction to the industry. My
highlight has to be the day trip to one
of the construction sites in Morrinsville
Summer Interns | Pa�le Delamore Partners
- the best learning experience and a fun
day out!"
Paarth Rajpal
BE (Hons) Civil and Environmental
Engineering /
B Com majoring in Finance and
Accounting Conjoint
University of Auckland
Auckland Office
“PDP's internship programme has been
an amazing experience and it provided
an outstanding pathway into my career
as a consulting engineer. I had the
opportunity to assist with the design of
a Stormwater system which was an
amazing learning experience!”Antarc�ca | Pa�le Delamore Partners PDP was engaged by Antarc�ca NZ to undertake a land contamina�on assessment in 2018 for Sco� Base. The assessment included a site history review to determine past and present land use ac�vi�es that had the poten�al to cause land contamina�on and an intrusive soil sampling exercise to characterise the contamina�on status of soils across the Base. This informa�on is used to manage the current contamina�on risk posed to users/visitors of the Base and ul�mately for the overall planning of the Sco� Base Redevelopment Project. PDP are con�nuing to work with the Sco� Base team to assist in ongoing contaminated land remedial and management op�ons as part of the ini�al planning and appropriate methodology for earthworks of the new Base.
University of Auckland
BE (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering
JESSICA
ALDRIDGE
I joined PDP as a graduate environmental engineer Projects I have been involved with, include:
in the Tauranga office in 2020. Since star�ng with • Site soil and water sampling to test for
Graduates - Jessica Aldridge | Pa�le Delamore Partners
the Water Infrastructure team I have been involved contaminants.
with a wide range of projects throughout New • Water supply modelling and design of pipeline
Zealand. My decision to join PDP was largely upgrades.
because of the people focused culture and
environmental focus. • Stormwater modelling and design of deten�on
basins, wetlands, and fish habitats.
Although my first few months were disrupted by • Peer review, feasibility, and op�on assessments of
Covid lockdowns and having to work from home, I wastewater treatment plants.
was s�ll provided with the support to learn and • Peer review of land treatment systems.
gain experience. The Founda�on for Success • Working with modelling programs including
programme was a personal highlight and allowed HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks and Python.
connec�ons to be built across offices.
I have really enjoyed my first year with PDP
PDP offers a mentoring programme which has been working on a variety of projects. There have been
a great sounding board for ques�ons and helping great social events including quiz nights, mountain
guide development. I have also had the opportunity biking, wine tas�ng, lunch �me swims and trips to
to a�end conferences and assist other teams with get fish and chips. Everyone at PDP is welcoming
site work. and friendly which creates a fun environment to
work in.Graduates - Jessica Aldridge | Pa�le Delamore Partners
SIMONE
STOOVE
BE (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Auckland
Since star�ng my career at PDP, I have grown to Transi�oning into the working world can be
love environmental engineering. Engineering is in�mida�ng, but the mul�plicity of staff at all
where science meets the real world, and career stages means there is always someone
environmental engineering is where systems are around who can offer support, technical advice, or
designed and implemented to treat or reduce a joke or two!
waste.
With support from the PDP mentoring programme,
Last year, I assisted with re-consen�ng a I have been able to iden�fy opportuni�es or
wastewater irriga�on system by assessing methods to up-skill my so� skills and deepen my
environmental effects and developing mi�ga�on technical knowledge. Our mid-morning coffee-runs,
strategies for these effects. Recently, my work regular domain lunch�me runs, 3 pm office
focus has turned to a detailed civil and hydraulic planking sessions, and super-social touch rugby
design of a mul� million-dollar wastewater have also made the transi�on enjoyable.
treatment plant upgrade.
There are exci�ng changes in regula�on ahead,
Perhaps one of the greatest learnings for me has par�cularly around freshwater and environmental
been realising that the collec�ve experience and standards, that will trigger many work
skill-set of a design team leads to a well-designed opportuni�es in the field of water and
system. environmental engineering. Water infrastructure
around the country is becoming dated and in need
of remedia�on. In terms of work opportuni�es at
PDP, in part, this will look like designing upgrades to
water and wastewater infrastructure and urban
stormwater systems.
Within environmental engineering itself, there is a
great diversity of projects. The type of work you
engage in shapes your career, whether you are a
global picture op�oneering type, or a precise and
prac�cal “let’s figure out how this thing will actually
work” detailed design type, there is a niche to suit a
range of engineering personali�es.SAM
OLUFSON
BSc Earth Science
BSc (Hons) Physical Geography
University of Auckland
MSc Physical Geography
Victoria University of Wellington
I joined PDP’s Environmental Management team I have been given many opportuni�es to develop
a�er finishing university in November 2019. I was my skills and experience through working for PDP.
able to start learning, adap�ng, and working on One example of this was the Founda�on for Success
projects as soon as I started. On-the-job training programme that I was a part of shortly a�er
courtesy of my suppor�ve and knowledgeable star�ng. Through this programme, I learnt valuable
colleagues helped me get off to a great start. skills for transi�oning from university into
consultancy.
Some of the projects I have been involved in since
star�ng at PDP include: I have also been provided with opportuni�es to
• Water quality sampling inves�ga�ons. a�end several conferences and training courses,
including training to train to become a drone pilot.
• Bathymetric and sediment surveying of
stormwater ponds.
PDP also run several internal training sessions
• Installa�on and maintenance of environmental which build upon and provide new skills for you to
monitoring equipment. use while out in the field.
• Site environmental compliance monitoring.
• Planning work (including planning assessments I have been involved in a wide variety of projects
and assessments of environmental effects). and had the opportunity to work with colleagues
Graduate - Sam Olufson | Pa�le Delamore Partners
from a range of different workgroups. This has
enabled the growth of my skills through being
exposed to different situa�ons and collabora�ng
with colleagues with experience in all different
areas of an environmental consultancy.Graduates - Morgan Harvie | Pattle Delamore Partners
MORGAN
HARVIE
MSc Earth Science and Coastal Oceanography
BSc Earth Science
University of Waikato
As an environmental scien�st at PDP, a typical day coastal effects due to the construc�on of boat
at work for me could include assessing ramps. I have also been able to a�end and present
environmental impacts at the coast, surface water at conferences around New Zealand and learnt
monitoring or installing monitoring sta�ons. In one valuable informa�on to take into future projects.
year at PDP, I have learnt so much from my
colleagues and have been slowly developing my Not only have I gained hands-on experience out in
skill set through the variety of projects PDP take on. the field with instrumenta�on, but I have also
gained experience in the industry in a place that is
The knowledgeable staff and mentors to help guide leading the environmental space with innova�ve
me through these first crucial years out of and exci�ng projects.
university and out in the real world have been
phenomenal. There is great flexibility and care for PDP cares for the individual wellbeing of staff and
staff development and the ability to work in the the environmental issues faced by today’s society
field you are passionate about. to reduce the impacts we have on the
environment.
Projects that I have been involved with so far
include coastal hazards assessments and the The people at PDP are specialists in their fields and
development of a remedia�on strategy for a landfill have all been willing to pass on their knowledge to
eroding by coastal processes, injec�ng dye into me for the development of a meaningful career.
dolines to trace water through caves and into
down-gradient surface waters and assessment ofSARANGI
SABU
BE (Hons) Chemical and Process Engineering
University of Canterbury
I joined the PDP team as a graduate environmental Although I am part of the Water Infrastructure
engineer. One of the things that has stood out to crew, I o�en get to dri� off to the Planning team to
me about the work environment since I joined is help with processing resource consents and have
how accommoda�ng and welcoming everyone is. recently begun preparing them.
The company's sense of community is simply
unmatched, the banter with colleagues at all levels If you're ever lucky enough to be part of the PDP
promotes a great work culture as well as the team, there is a mul�tude of events that you can
fantas�c height-adjustable desks which are a li�le get involved in outside of work ranging from a few
slice of luxury. brews on a Friday to the oh-so compe��ve bike
challenge month of February.
As part of the Water Infrastructure team, I have
been very involved in the preliminary design for a There are always plenty of people keen to go for a
water re�cula�on network upgrade. This work is game of Rogaine a�er work or do trail maintenance
exci�ng as I am currently helping with the detailed as part of the community support programme.
design package.
The office cul�vates an environment where
Recently, I have undertaken wellhead security everyone is encouraged to feel welcome and join in.
assessments for public water supply bores around
Canterbury, prepared a Water Safety Plan for a My �me here has been incredible thus far. I
Southland township water supply and have even thoroughly look forward to more years of absorbing
had the opportunity to wriggle into waders for knowledge and professional growth.
Graduates - Sarangi Sabu | Pa�le Delamore Partners
surveying in a stream for a future mud fish habitat.Graduate - Thomas Bourdin | Pattle Delamore Partners
University of Auckland
BE (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering
THOMAS
BOURDIN
I never cease to be amazed at the variety and best of �mes. Visi�ng sites in stunning loca�ons has
complexity of projects that PDP is involved with; been a privilege. One job took me to the top of the
not only in my team but throughout the whole South Island, where we worked in the ac�ve Airport
company. I have not seen two projects the same; for a few days collec�ng soil samples, and although
each project has its own set of challenges to the days were jam-packed, we had some �me to
navigate. I find this promotes and develops a explore the surroundings.
culture of con�nued learning, ensuring that �me
spent working here will never become mindless or Another project that I have been working on
monotonous. involves a series of environmental monitoring
rounds around Hanmer Springs. Fun and
Working at PDP has introduced me to new challenging, this job involves a wide range of tasks
disciplines I did not know existed, all along to be performed over four days. Groundwater
stretching my understanding and pushing me out of sampling, stream gauging and surveying made for
my comfort zone. There is no doubt the learning some full but sa�sfying days.
curve has been steep, yet the quality of the people
guiding me and their willingness to impart Working at PDP has enabled me to con�nuously
knowledge has made it possible to climb that slope. develop my professional skills and knowledge to
become a be�er engineer. I have thoroughly
I enjoy how projects are based all around New enjoyed everything the company offers, from the
Zealand, which grants opportuni�es to travel projects to the people and the welcoming
outside of Christchurch and visit sites I would not company culture. I am looking forward to this
otherwise get to see. Traveling and visi�ng our progressing over �me and seeing how much
beau�ful na�on is something I appreciate in the further I can grow.FELIX
MORGENSTERN
BE (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Canterbury
I joined PDP as a Graduate Environmental Engineer The size of PDP and the Water Infrastructure team
in the Water Infrastructure team. During my first allows for a wide range of project work, from
year I have worked on a broad range of wastewater working on large-scale projects, right down to
related projects and have also had the opportunity working on smaller projects, where you are
to work on some stormwater projects which essen�ally ‘the expert’, and able to oversee all
allowed me to gain some exposure to work in that aspects of the project.
field as well. Most projects involve working in
collabora�on with many of the other teams, such PDP runs a fun-filled Founda�on for Success
as Environmental Management, Groundwater, and programme, where you are armed with many
Geospa�al; so you get a good idea of what all the useful insights and �ps for your upcoming career, as
other specialisa�ons get up to as well. well as some good old-fashioned team bonding and
compe��on.
Some of the projects I have worked on include:
• Op�ons assessments, conceptual designs, and Everyone is super approachable and more than
aiding with detailed design of various wastewater happy to answer any ques�ons you might have,
treatment plant upgrades, including municipal, and PDP’s ‘people focused culture’, including the
aba�oir, and dairy plant wastewater. mentoring programme have provided a suppor�ve
• A hydraulic assessment of a municipal wastewater environment for me to start my career as an
engineer.
Graduate - Felix Morgenstern | Pattle Delamore Partners
treatment plant to minimise emergency
discharges.
• Assessments of environmental effects and op�ons
assessments for various land treatment systems
from sewage treatment plants, meat processing
and rendering plants, dairy plants, and piggeries.
• Design and inspec�on of erosion and sediment
controls for stormwater runoff from soil
remedia�on works.Graduates - Myra Belkot | Pa�le Delamore Partners
MYRA
BELKOT
BSc Geography and Environmental Science
University of Canterbury
I joined the Contaminated Land team at PDP as a I chose to work for PDP as this company is unlike
graduate scien�st in 2020. Our work typically any other that I came across. Being
focuses on offering technical advice and solu�ons employee-owned and operated, people and their
for handling and remedia�ng contaminated sites. well-being are at the heart of the company. The flat
management structure ensures a collabora�ve
I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of work environment across the various
sites and contribute to some of the following environmental fields.
projects:
• Preliminary site inves�ga�ons of various sites Since working here, I have been able to apply the
including learning about the poten�al of historical knowledge I gained throughout my degree while
contamina�on using historical aerial imagery, also obtainingnew skills. The two-day Founda�on
contamina�on reports, conduc�ng interviews for Success programme focused on so� skill
with site personnel, and reviewing property files. acquisi�on by having senior staff share their
• Detailed site inves�ga�ons that require a experience and a team-building exercise among the
sampling analysis plan to be created, sampling of graduates.
soil and groundwater for a variety of
contaminants, logging of soils, assessment of The team-building experience promoted the
contamina�on against available guidelines, and development of interdisciplinary rela�onships.
repor�ng on findings.
I feel lucky to work for a team-oriented company
• Establishment of long-term monitoring plans.
that is New Zealand-owned and highly regarded
• Carrying out groundwater monitoring events as within the environmental industry. I am looking
part of consen�ng requirements. forward to seeing what the future will hold as I
con�nue developing my career.JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Areas of Expertise | Pattle Delamore Partners
MEET US
& APPLY
We aim to recruit the best, in order to be the best. Every year, top graduates and summer interns
receive offers from PDP, and you could be next!
We will be at both the University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury Career Expos. We
would love to talk to you about various career paths PDP can offer you.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a valuable insight into who PDP are, what an environmental
consultancy does, the work our engineers and scien�sts are involved in and the training we
provide. You will s�ll be able to ask ques�ons during the presenta�on.
The presenta�on evenings are targeted towards engineering students studying civil,
environmental, natural resources engineering and science students studying environmental
science, geography, geological sciences, science and entrepreneurship. You will hear from a
Technical Director, an Engineering / Science Graduate, and our Human Resources Manager.
APPLIcATIONS cLOSE 31 MAY 2021
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