Principal M&E Engineer - Lead Strategic Infrastructure

Tonkin + Taylor; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking a Principal Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to establish and grow our in-house M&E capability. You will lead senior technical work on complex infrastructure projects, guide bids, and mentor engineers while shaping a scalable, high‑performing M&E team across New Zealand offices.

The role combines technical excellence with client engagement and business development, delivering integrated M&E solutions for water, energy, and renewables Projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering for infrastructure projects.
• Chartered status is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven capability in design and delivery of M&E systems for water, energy, and related infrastructure.
• Able to contribute to business development and market positioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for M&E on multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Lead or review M&E inputs across water, wastewater, energy, dams, and related assets.
• Collaborate with civil, environmental, and process engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor engineers and help grow an internal M&E team.
• Support bids, client pursuits, and market expansion of the service line.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Business development

M&E design

Job description

Tonkin + Taylor is seeking a Principal Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to establish and grow our in-house M&E capability. You will lead senior technical work on complex infrastructure projects, guide bids, and mentor engineers while shaping a scalable, high‑performing M&E team across New Zealand offices.

The role combines technical excellence with client engagement and business development, delivering integrated M&E solutions for water, energy, and renewables Projects.