Electrical Engineer

Omexom; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability cover

KiwiSaver contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Birthday leave

Long service rewards

Career advancement opportunities

Great team

Job summary

Omexom is seeking a skilled electrical engineer to deliver technically sound drawings, specifications, calculations, simulations, and reports for construction and tendering, making a real impact.

You will operate within Omexom’s global VINCI network, applying HV/LV power system design, protection coordination, and safety standards to ensure reliable network operation and compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and/or proven track record in electrical design.
• Ability to interpret relevant electrical standards and apply sound engineering judgement.
• Strong understanding of HV and LV power system design, protection, earthing, and network operations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical documentation in accordance with the best engineering practice
• Coordinating the engineering aspects of projects in accordance with Omexom ISO9001 systems and QM19
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic, and contingency analyses
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, design reports, single line diagrams, and protection philosophies
• Provide technical support during tendering, planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases
• Design and verify protection and control systems, including relay settings and fault analysis
• Conduct engineering reviews, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to meet performance, reliability, safety goals
• Understand and implement the company health and safety policy

Skills

Electrical design

HV/LV power systems

Protection coordination

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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• Based in Mount Wellington
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an excitingrole just for you. In this position, you’ll provide technically appropriate and cost-effective drawings, specifications, calculations, simulations, engineering investigations, and reports on solutions to meet practical construction and/ or tendering requirements making a real impact.

• Preparing technical documentation in accordance with the best engineering practice
• Coordinating the engineering aspects of projects in accordance with Omexom ISO9001 systems and Omexom Design Control Procedures QM19
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic, and contingency analyses to support safe and reliable network operation.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, design reports, single line diagrams, protection philosophies, and construction documentation.
• Provide technical support during project tendering, planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases
• Design and verify protection and control systems, including relay settings, protection coordination, fault analysis, and system reliability assessments.
• Conduct engineering reviews, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to ensure projects achieve required performance, reliability, safety, and resilience objectives.
• Understanding and implementing the company health and safety policy and taking reasonable care of own health and safety and the health and safety of others

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and/ or a proven track record of engineering design in the Electrical sector
• Ability to interpret relevant electrical standards and apply sound engineering judgement to complex technical problems.
• Strong understanding of HV and LV power system design, protection systems, earthing, and network operations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Who are we?

Omexom is part of a global family of energy infrastructure services providers operating under the VINCI group which is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction, operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The brand network is a multi-disciplinary network, able to offer customized multi-technical, multi-site, or multi-country services.

With our 1,000+ employees in 29 locations nationwide and $390M in revenue, Omexom has long-standing partnerships with Vector, Transpower, Auckland Transport, and Firstgas, while servicing our newer clients Watercare, Auckland District Health Board, Wellington Electricity, and City Rail Link Limited.

In Aotearoa, Omexom is well positioned through this international network with shared values and vast resources, and a continued commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainable solutions.

At Omexom, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don’t meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we’d love to talk with you.