Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer I Energy & Industrial

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM New Zealand Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead electrical and automation design for energy and industrial projects. The role focuses on concept through to commissioning, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams in a hybrid Auckland setting.

You will work on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including PLCs and SCADA, with an emphasis on safe and sustainable engineering practices across NZ and Australia

Qualifications

• Experience in design and delivery of electrical, instrumentation and controls projects across stages including commissioning and site operations.
• Background in design and production of electrical diagrams, control and communication system diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Strong understanding of NZ regulations and market with 5+ years of experience ideally.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise electrical and automation systems drawings and specifications.
• Lead and deliver work packages through all project stages from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation & Controls

PLC controls

SCADA

Electrical engineering

Project delivery

Team mentoring

Collaborative work

Control system diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer I Energy & Industrial

• Full-time
• State/Province: Auckland
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM New Zealand Limited
• Business Line: Energy
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: NZ - Auckland

AECOM’s Energy and Industrial practice provide a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, industrial, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernise next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Grow your career in this Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer role within AECOM’s Energy & Industrial team based in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ). In this role, you will be working on projects with a variety of scope, scale, site and technical complexities leading the delivery of Electrical design, instrumentation and controls related work packages. This role and project variety will provide the opportunity to develop your technical and project delivery abilities while also learning from AECOM’s technical leaders with a focus across the energy transition and related industries.

You will be working in an established team, supporting the concept and detailed design of electrical, instrumentation, controls and related projects and work packages, including PLC controls, SCADA, lighting designs. You will also have significant mentoring and develop opportunities with the support provided by the other senior and technical leaders in this team. You will be able to build and grow your electrical, design and controls engineering, technical, delivery and consulting skills through the variety of client types and sectors you will be working with throughout NZ as well as with scope to support projects in Australia.

This is your opportunity to join a global multidiscipline engineering firm, with local NZ expertise, enabling your career to develop and to contribute to the design, delivery and operations of critical energy and industrial infrastructure.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Design and supervise production of drawings and specifications for complete electrical and automation systems including single line diagram, AC/DC schematics, field and panel control devices, lighting and SCADA for various processes and utility applications.
• Lead and deliver work packages across all project stages including concept and detailed design, through to commissioning, operations and ongoing site support.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of technical aspects on project documentation produced in accordance with AECOM procedures, NZ regulations and clients' standards.
• Work with AECOM technical leaders, to submit work packages in a timely manner for technical verification working within AECOM’s technical standards and processes.
• Liaising with team leads, project managers and project team members to deliver designs within allocated time, budget and required scope.
• Support project delivery through cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling input, contract administration, and field reviews during construction.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including industrial, electrical, controls, automation, process and mechanical engineering teams as required.
• Provide input and support to client and stakeholder discussions as required, helping to complete drawings, designs and project deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering initiatives.
• Scope exists to support and mentor others in the team, developing others engineering, delivery and related skills.

This role is based in AECOM’s Auckland office with the main Industrial Electrical team. Applications may be considered from the right candidate outside of this region.

To be successful in this role, you will be an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer looking to build and develop your technical, engineering, delivery, client relationship and consulting skills. Your background could include working in the consulting, engineering, contractor, industrial, or energy sectors, with a focus on design aspects for the projects you have worked on. You will be known for your ability to work collaboratively with in a team, enjoy working on multiple projects and deadlines, with a project and client-first focus.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired. However, if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a fit for this role.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Experience in the design and delivery of electrical, instrumentation and controls related projects and work packages, ideally across all project stages including commissioning and ongoing site operations.
• Proven track record in design and production of documents for instrumentation, single line, control and communication system diagrams, as well as electrical and instrument location drawings, loop & schematic wiring diagrams, and control room projects.
• Exposure to street and lighting design for infrastructure projects considering design requirements for energy efficiency, illumination and reflectiveness, utility, trenching and site location.
• Experience with low-voltage energy, industrial, transport and related projects for greenfield and brownfield sites.
• Excellent ability to build relationships across client, site, contractor and internal teams finding areas of agreement across competing technical requirements to enable project delivery – able to explain and discuss complex engineering concepts, simply.
• An ability to proactively problem solve, identify discrepancies, and work within agreed client timelines, scopes and budgets independently.
• An understanding of the NZ regulation frameworks and market, including 5+ years’ experience (ideally more).
• An ability to work independently and within a team across several different projects, with excellent time management and organisation abilities.
• Experience and the ability to be adjust working approach to perform work under tight schedules, ideally in a fast-paced integrated multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Displays a passion to grow their technical, engineering and consulting knowledge learning from others, as well as providing hands-on guidance to other engineers.
• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status (or an interest to do so), supported by a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.