Electrical Project Engineer: Thermal Plant Delivery Lead

Downer; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Salary & benefits

Collaborative team

Major infrastructure project

Job summary

Downer is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a fixed-term contract in Wellington to deliver a complex thermal drying plant project. You will lead planning and execution of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, coordinating with mechanical, civil and process teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery and commissioning.

You will manage subcontractors, read schematics, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, and OEMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience delivering electrical systems in construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience with switchboards, MCCs, power distribution, cabling, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, SLDs, cable schedules, and control system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Oversee full lifecycle from design coordination to installation, testing, energisation and commissioning.
• Coordinate interfaces across mechanical, civil, and control systems to ensure seamless delivery.
• Manage subcontractors and site-based delivery with a focus on health, safety and zero harm.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Risk management

Health & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

Automation

Job description

Downer is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a fixed-term contract in Wellington to deliver a complex thermal drying plant project. You will lead planning and execution of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, coordinating with mechanical, civil and process teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery and commissioning.

You will manage subcontractors, read schematics, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, and OEMs.