Electrical Engineer – Process Plant Controls (Auckland)

GEA New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Birthday leave and Company Day off

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

GEA New Zealand is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Auckland engineering team. You will deliver electrical and controls solutions for complex process plants, from design through installation support and commissioning, coordinating with project managers, customers, and contractors.

You will develop electrical designs, specify MCCs and LV power distribution, and ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3000 and IEC standards while supporting procurement and site activities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in industrial electrical engineering and/or project delivery; within the food, dairy, or beverage industries.
• Experience producing and reviewing electrical documentation, including drawings, cable schedules and datasheets, with a working knowledge of EPLAN electrical drawings
• Working knowledge of LV power distribution, motors, VSDs, MCCs, and industrial communication
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI systems, field instrumentation, and electrical design management
• Familiarity with relevant standards and compliance expectations (e.g., AS/NZS 3000 and IEC standards) and strong safety focus
• Experience supporting procurement, supervising on-site electrical installation, and commissioning

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and documentation for process plant projects (e.g., single line diagrams, cable schedules, I/O lists, equipment datasheets).
• Design and specify MCCs, field I/O panels, motors, VSDs, instrumentation interfaces, and power distribution (LV).
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications for suppliers, subcontractors, and electrical contractors.
• Support tendering and project execution by defining electrical scope, estimating costs, and assisting with procurement.
• Coordinate and review the work of external design resources (e.g., EPLAN/AutoCAD, switchboard/panel builders) to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensure designs and site activities comply with relevant standards and statutory requirements (e.g., AS/NZS 3000 and applicable IEC standards) and GEA HSE/quality requirements.
• Provide technical support during installation, including site supervision as required, testing, fault-finding, and contractor coordination.
• Participate in commissioning activities (FAT/SAT), support control system integration, and assist with handover documentation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, calculations, test records, and change/variation support.
• Collaborate closely with automation, installation, and project teams to deliver safe, integrated and maintainable plant outcomes.
• Travel to customer sites (nationwide) as required to support installation, commissioning, and service handover activities.

Skills

PLC/HMI systems

EPLAN drawings

LV power distribution

MCCs & VSDs

Instrumentation interfaces

Project coordination

Site supervision

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

GEA New Zealand is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Auckland engineering team. You will deliver electrical and controls solutions for complex process plants, from design through installation support and commissioning, coordinating with project managers, customers, and contractors.

You will develop electrical designs, specify MCCs and LV power distribution, and ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3000 and IEC standards while supporting procurement and site activities.