Who we are
Damwatch is a highly respected niche professional engineering consultancy specialising in dam engineering, dam safety and surveillance, and water and other renewable energy resources.
Based in Wellington, we work on projects throughout New Zealand - in the office and on-site - with an expanding overseas workload. Staff will have an opportunity to travel within New Zealand, and potentially overseas.
Damwatch prides itself on its close-knit and supportive culture. We have a strong collegial learning environment, and provide quality training to keep our skill levels at the forefront of the industry. With eight staff each with over 20 years experience in dam and water resource engineering, we are able to support, mentor and develop our staff potential. Our resulting reputation ensures exciting and ambitious projects that provide specialised and satisfying careers. We operate a flexible workplace.

Damwatch provides specialist quality advice to our clients. We have extensive experience in owning major dam and water assets and as a result, have an enviable reputation in understanding owners’ needs, and providing balanced and cost-effective solutions in New Zealand and internationally. Project work includes:
- New and remedial dam engineering projects from feasibility through to procurement. Expertise in forensic assessment of dam deficiencies, with innovative solutions.
- A comprehensive monitoring system for dam and wind surveillance on over 60 major hydraulic structures in New Zealand and internationally.
- Dam regulatory frameworks and dam safety guidelines, dam safety risk assessments, hazard classifications, and Assurance programmes.
- Comprehensive network design, detailed design, installation and maintenance of dam instrumentation
- Specialist geological, geotechnical and earthquake engineering for dams, foundations and abutments and other energy related structures
- Strategic advice and innovative approaches to procurement; expertise in project management, construction management, and dam and civil asset lifecycle management
- Strategic floodplain management, and river engineering and flood protection solutions
