Electrical Engineer - Power

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP NZ in Christchurch is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Power & Energy team, delivering electrical design engineering and technical advice across New Zealand. You will help meet client needs, support client relationships and contribute to successful project delivery.

Bring capability across electrical design, project planning and delivery, and continue to develop skills in power generation, renewables, transmission and distribution while collaborating with colleagues for excellent

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Minimum of three years' professional experience in related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical design across a broad spectrum.
• In-depth knowledge of New Zealand electrical codes and standards.
• Experience using electrical design modelling software.
• Strong report writing, communication and attention to detail.
• Client-centric, collaborative and able to work with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Join the Power & Energy team delivering electrical design engineering and technical advice.
• Meet client needs, support client relationships and service delivery.
• Develop skills in power generation, renewable technologies, transmission and distribution.

Skills

Electrical design

NZ codes

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

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Electrical Engineer – Power & Energy - Christchurch

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our Power & Energy team as an Electrical Engineer, contributing to multidisciplinary projects across New Zealand through the delivery of electrical design engineering and technical advice. In this role, you will help meet the needs of clients, support the growth of client relationships and contribute to the success of the Power & Energy sector through excellent service delivery. You will bring technical capability across electrical design, support project planning and delivery, and continue to develop your skills in power generation, renewable technologies, transmission and distribution.

About you:

• Electrical Engineering qualification
• Preferably minimum of three years' professional experience in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical design across a broad spectrum of the discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of New Zealand electrical codes and standards.
• Experience using electrical design modelling software.
• Strong report writing, communication and attention to detail.
• Client centric, collaborative and able to work effectively with people at all levels, both within and external to the organisation.
• Strong organisational ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver to deadlines.
• Active commitment to continuous personal improvement, professional development and WSP's Guiding Principles.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME's 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.