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Posted 15 August, 2026

Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial

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Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Lead the delivery of electrical projects and manage design scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and overall project execution Undertake and oversee detailed design of electrical systems, including power distribution, low voltage systems, and associated infrastructure for complex industrial and water projects Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and graduates Conduct technical reviews and design verification activities Support project delivery from planning through commissioning, including engineering estimates, proposals, procurement support, construction, and commissioning activities Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through proposal development, tender submissions, repeat business opportunities, and strategic growth initiatives Champion health, safety, and quality excellence through risk assessments, design safety reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with process, mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation, and controls teams Deliver engineering solutions across water, wastewater, mining, industrial manufacturing, energy, and food sectors Requirements Qualified Electrical Engineer Minimum 10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience Extensive experience designing LV and MV electrical systems, power distribution, motor control, and electrical infrastructure for large capital projects Experience delivering detailed electrical design for heavy industrial, water, and wastewater projects in consultancy environments Experience with large multidisciplinary greenfield and brownfield developments Good knowledge of Australian and New Zealand Standards, including AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3008 Knowledge of Electrical Safety Regulations, IEC and IEE Standards, and utility connection requirements Proficiency in Powercad or other electrical modelling software Experience across NZ, Australia, and Asia-Pacific markets desirable but not essential Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or eligibility to obtain chartership desirable but not essential Design and construction support experience desirable but not essential Contractor and vendor management experience desirable but not essential Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on designing LV and MV electrical systems, power distribution, and infrastructure for large-scale projects. Proven ability to lead project delivery, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand Standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Electrical Engineering LV And MV Electrical Systems Design Project Management Technical Leadership Client Relationship Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Power Distribution Motor Control Electrical Infrastructure Detailed Electrical Design Engineering Estimates Procurement Support Construction Support Design Verification Risk Assessments Continuous Improvement Soft Skills Mentorship Collaboration Communication Client Engagement Problem Solving Certifications & Qualifications Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Industry Keywords Water Projects Wastewater Projects Industrial Manufacturing Mining Energy Food Sectors Australian Standards New Zealand Standards Electrical Safety Regulations IEC And IEE Standards Tools & Technologies Powercad Electrical Modelling Software #J-18808-Ljbffr

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