Earthing Engineers

Ghd; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in New Zealand is seeking Earthing and Bonding Engineers to join its Electrical Delivery team in Wellington. You will bring specialist earthing and bonding expertise to major renewable energy, power networks and infrastructure projects across public utilities and private developers.

You will deliver concepts through construction, review designs and reports, mentor teammates, prepare tenders, and collaborate across GHD offices to win opportunities while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in detailed earthing and bonding design.
• Experience across energy, resources, transport and buildings sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mentor colleagues and build engineering capability.
• Experience preparing or leading proposals and marketing pursuits.
• Effective time and commercial management across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver earthing, bonding and related projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and review design drawings, technical reports, inspection and test plans and other deliverables.
• Manage work packages with client-side engineers through design reviews and progress updates.
• Develop technical resources and provide training to build capability.
• Estimate and prepare tenders and proposals for electrical scopes of work.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GHD offices to pursue and deliver project opportunities.
• Perform site inspections and prepare reports for proposals, design delivery and construction activities.

Skills

Earthing design

Bonding design

Project lifecycle understanding

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Proposal writing

Time and commercial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We’ll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you’ll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking for Earthing and Bonding Engineers to join our Electrical Delivery team.

Bring your specialist earthing and bonding experience to major Australian and global projects across renewable energy, power networks, transport, resources and critical infrastructure. Working with public utilities, government authorities, private developers, asset owners and industrial operators, you’ll gain exposure across GHD’s global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

Build your career with GHD

• We support your needs. Access the wellbeing, development and tools you need to thrive.
• We help set your curiosity free. Learn from specialist knowledge and varied project experiences.
• We encourage creative minds. Bring new ideas to complex technical challenges.
• We connect you to what matters. Build meaningful relationships and create lasting community benefit.

Working with a collaborative and capable team, you will:

• Deliver earthing, bonding and related projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and review design drawings, technical reports, inspection and test plans, and other project deliverables.
• Manage the design and quality of work packages, collaborating with client-side engineers through design reviews and workshops, technical issue resolution and progress updates to support strong engineering, commercial and client outcomes.
• Develop technical resources and provide training and mentoring to build engineering capability.
• Estimate and prepare tenders and proposals for electrical scopes of work.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GHD offices to pursue and deliver project opportunities.
• Perform site inspections and prepare reports for proposals, design delivery and construction activities.
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status, or active progress towards obtaining it.
• Substantial relevant experience in the detailed design of transmission and distribution infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines and underground cable systems, with experience preparing associated reports, drawings and specifications.
• At least five years’ experience in earthing and bonding design, electrolysis assessment, lightning protection design, electromagnetic field studies and electromagnetic compatibility design across energy and resources, transportation, and property and buildings.
• A thorough understanding of the project development lifecycle.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to share knowledge, mentor others and contribute to team capability.
• The ability to work autonomously, seek input when needed and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or leading successful proposals and marketing pursuits.
• Sound judgement, supported by proactive analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time and commercial management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple projects within budget while maintaining effective internal and external client relationships.
  

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.