Principal Electrical Engineer, ICT & Security Leader

WSP USA; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Auckland is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead design and delivery of electronic security, ICT and data solutions across diverse projects. You’ll combine technical leadership with client engagement and project management to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.

Based in our Auckland Buildings team, you’ll mentor others, drive innovation, and contribute to bids and business development while building trusted client relationships and delivering value for communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• BICSI RCDD – Registered Communications Distribution Designer.
• BICSI DCDC – Data Center Design Consultant and Cisco CCNA are advantageous.
• CPEng (NZ) or equivalent professional recognition.
• At least 8 years’ professional experience.
• Experience delivering electronic security, communications, ICT and/or data-related engineering solutions.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Experience leading technical work and supporting the development of others.
• A passion for technology, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• A current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of industrial electronic security, communications, ICT and data solutions across a variety of projects.
• Act as Project Manager on selected projects, ensuring successful delivery against programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers across the team.
• Undertake technical reviews, verification activities and quality assurance processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying future opportunities.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and wider business development initiatives.
• Drive innovation and technology improvements within electronic security, data and ICT systems.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Help solve complex client challenges through innovative thinking and practical engineering expertise.

Skills

Strong project management

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

CPEng (NZ) or equivalent professional recognition

Tools

BICSI RCDD

BICSI DCDC

Cisco CCNA

Job description

WSP in Auckland is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead design and delivery of electronic security, ICT and data solutions across diverse projects. You’ll combine technical leadership with client engagement and project management to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.

Based in our Auckland Buildings team, you’ll mentor others, drive innovation, and contribute to bids and business development while building trusted client relationships and delivering value for communities.