Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to contribute design and technical input to building services projects across NZ and APAC. You will design electrical systems, support multidisciplinary teams, and help deliver projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors in electrical engineering, 3–5 years' experience with power, lighting and low-voltage distribution, proficiency in AGI-32 and PowerCAD, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 3–5 years electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with power, lighting and low-voltage distribution systems.
• Experience with ICT systems.
• Experience preparing design documentation, reports and specifications.
• Proficiency with AGI-32 and PowerCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Client engagement and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• CPEng or actively working towards professional registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver building services electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting and low-voltage systems.
• Contribute to communications, ICT, fire systems and associated building infrastructure.
• Prepare design documentation, technical reports and specifications in line with GHD and client requirements.
• Support project planning, design development, construction-phase activities and site-based services where required.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support the preparation of proposals and bids and respond to project opportunities.
• Work across New Zealand and Australian projects, with opportunities to support wider APAC delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project delivery

Communication

Client engagement

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AGI-32

PowerCAD

Job description

Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. GHD is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our team in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington.

In this role, you will contribute electrical design and technical input to multidisciplinary property, buildings and infrastructure projects, supporting delivery through project planning, design and construction phases.

The role:

• Design and deliver building services electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting and low-voltage systems.
• Contribute to communications, ICT, fire systems and associated building infrastructure.
• Prepare design documentation, technical reports and specifications in line with GHD and client requirements.
• Support project planning, design development, construction-phase activities and site-based services where required.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support the preparation of proposals and bids and respond to project opportunities.
• Work across New Zealand and Australian projects, with opportunities to support wider APAC delivery.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' electrical engineering experience, with 3 to 5 years preferred.
• Experience with power, lighting and low-voltage distribution systems.
• Experience with ICT systems.
• Multidisciplinary project delivery experience.
• Experience preparing design documentation, reports and specifications.
• Experience using AGI-32 and PowerCAD software packages.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Client engagement and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Security system design experience would be advantageous.
• Construction-phase support or site-based services experience would be advantageous.
• CPEng or actively working towards professional registration is preferred.
• Promote our values of teamwork, knowledge-sharing, integrity and respect.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.