Steven Wang - International Alumni Success
- Howick College
- Jul 15, 2025
- 2 min read
Building Services Team Leader, GHD Ltd
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (First Class)
"I am so grateful for Howick College. I recieved so much help from my teachers. Without this, I would not be able to study where I am today"
The beauty of his role is that each project is different, says mechanical engineering alumnus Steven Wang who is now the building services team leader for GHD Ltd.
“At any one time I could be working on multiple projects, large and small, as well as being involved in multiple market sectors, primarily property and buildings, but also for the water, transport, power and energy, digital and advisory sectors. I’ve had the privilege of leading multi-million dollar and multi-disciplinary teams for complex projects ranging from NC10 recording studios and modular buildings, to an aquarium, heritage buildings, and airport and laboratory redevelopments; with a number of them being award-winning projects.
“On the people side, I enjoy each and every encounter with the amazing and diverse talents we have in Aotearoa. I treasure the learnings from the diverse group of people I meet both on the job or in the industry.”
He says he was keen to give back to the engineering profession and community that offered so much help along his journey.
“I’ve been part of a special interest group within Engineering New Zealand: Te Ao Rangahau to help immigrant engineers in my various roles as communications coordinator, vice chair and chair. We aimed to foster professional development, employment and career counselling to help international engineers settle into life and work in Aotearoa. I’ve also been involved in the Engineering New Zealand Auckland branch as a committee member, vice chair and now chair, creating connections while promoting the engineering profession and Engineering New Zealand. It’s priceless to watch the engineering professionals we’ve helped land jobs and contribute to the prosperity of Aotearoa.”
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