Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer Industrial Controls South Canterbury | Timaru, Canterbury Bring your industrial electrical engineering experience to a team known for quality, innovation and practical solutions. Industrial Controls has built its success on excellent service, innovation and the delivery of successful electrical and automation solutions for industry. We work with clients throughout the region across a broad range of sectors, including dairy processing, food processing, water and wastewater systems, machine control, manufacturing and refrigeration. We are now seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Timaru-based engineering team. This is a key role for someone who enjoys technical diversity, client-facing work, design, estimating, project delivery support and solving real industrial problems. About the role With a strong focus on design and delivery, you will contribute to successful outcomes for our clients and our business. From concept through to acceptance, you will maintain oversight of designated proposals, tenders and scoping opportunities. You will provide full electrical solutions and design, prepare accurate costing, and ensure projects are clearly documented and handed over to the delivery team for a quality outcome. This role will suit an experienced industrial electrical engineer who has a strong understanding of the work involved on site, not just the design process. Your background may include formal electrical engineering studies, electrical registration, or progression from trade experience through small works and larger installation projects taken from concept to completion. Key responsibilities In this role, you will: Develop electrical and control solutions for industrial clients Scope, design, estimate and price electrical projects Prepare high-quality proposals, quotes and tender documentation Work collaboratively with project engineers, delivery teams and clients Support clear handover of work packages to ensure successful delivery Troubleshoot and solve complex electrical and control system issues Contribute to best-practice engineering processes and continual improvement Build and maintain strong customer relationships Provide technical support, coaching and mentoring across the wider team Promote a strong safety-first culture About you You will bring strong industrial electrical experience and the ability to self-manage, plan work packages and contribute confidently to technical discussions. You will be motivated by quality, attention to detail and practical solution delivery. You will enjoy being part of a team, while also being capable of working independently when required. You will also have: Proven experience in industrial electrical engineering, design, estimating or project delivery Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems and industrial applications The ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and P&IDs Experience with motor control, drives, soft starters, contactors, power distribution and related systems Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships A practical understanding of site work, installation requirements and project delivery A commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement A willingness to share knowledge and support graduates, apprentices and developing team members Qualifications and experience You will ideally have: An Electrical Engineering degree; or Electrical registration with proven experience in engineering disciplines Experience in any of the following would be highly regarded: Hazardous Area design and installation, or Inspection Machine Safety or Functional Safety training and certification (TÜV or equivalent) Why join Industrial Controls? Our team enjoys the technical diversity, exposure and opportunities we are able to provide. You will work on interesting industrial projects, contribute to practical solutions for clients, and be part of a capable team that values quality, relationships and technical excellence. You will be well supported with a wide range of staff benefits, including health and wellbeing benefits, and an ongoing commitment to your training and development. Lifestyle location – Timaru Based in the central South Island coastal city of Timaru, you will enjoy an excellent lifestyle with easy access to the sea, mountains, rivers, lakes and bushland. Timaru is ideally located as a gateway to ski fields, biking and hiking trails, sports, outdoor recreation and adventure tourism. Affordable housing, short commute times and excellent education options add to the lifestyle benefits on offer. Please note We are seeking applicants who are already resident in New Zealand. Relocation assistance to the Timaru region may be available for the successful applicant. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may appoint before the advertised closing date. Apply now If you are an experienced industrial electrical engineer looking for a senior role with technical variety, client impact and lifestyle benefits, we would like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr