Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Wellington, New Zealand is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical building services design across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will collaborate with architects, engineers and project managers to deliver integrated solutions balancing performance, sustainability and client outcomes, from concept through construction.

The role offers technical leadership, mentorship of engineers and opportunities to influence major infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering, ideally in building services consulting.
• Experience delivering electrical designs across building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and design principles.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Working towards Chartered status or registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical building services design and delivery across projects.
• Develop innovative electrical engineering solutions meeting objectives.
• Provide technical leadership through the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Review design documents, calculations and deliverables for excellence.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to proposals.
• Support planning, resource management and project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Opportunity

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Building Services team.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the design and delivery of complex building services projects across New Zealand and Australia, working on projects that set new benchmarks for technical excellence and innovation.

You'll bring your electrical design expertise, technical leadership and collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teams delivering projects across healthcare, aviation, transport, commercial and major infrastructure sectors.

Working alongside architects, engineers, project managers and specialist consultants, you'll help develop integrated building solutions that balance performance, sustainability, constructability and client outcomes.

Whether you're leading design packages, mentoring developing engineers or working directly with clients to solve complex challenges, you'll play a key role in shaping projects from concept through to completion.

How You'll Add Impact

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services packages across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Develop innovative, practical and high-quality electrical engineering solutions that meet client and project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept design through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated building services solutions.
• Review and oversee design documentation, calculations and technical deliverables to ensure excellence and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Support project planning, resource management and delivery across multiple projects.
• Contribute to proposals, presentations and business development opportunities.
• Mentor and support developing engineers, helping build capability across the wider team.
• Champion technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer who combines strong technical design capability with a passion for delivering outstanding building services solutions.

To be considered for this role you will ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering, ideally within a building services consulting environment.
• Proven experience delivering electrical designs across a range of building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and design principles.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery within a consulting environment.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and contributing to successful project outcomes.
• Working towards Chartered (CPEng) status or a desire to pursue professional registration.

The following, though not essential, would be highly advantageous:

• Experience within healthcare projects.
• Experience working on aviation, transport or major infrastructure developments.
• Familiarity with New Zealand building services standards and codes.
• Experience leading design packages and mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience contributing to winning work through proposals and client engagement.

Additional Information

Why This Role

This is more than a building services role. It's an opportunity to shape the designs behind some of New Zealand's most important buildings and infrastructure projects.

You'll work on technically challenging projects where innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence come together to create lasting outcomes for clients and communities.

The projects are diverse. The technical challenges are complex. The opportunity to grow your influence and expertise is significant.

With AECOM's Building Services network spanning New Zealand, Australia and the broader global business, you'll have access to world-class expertise, exciting project opportunities and career pathways that extend well beyond a single market.

This is your opportunity to design what's next.

At AECOM, you'll join a team delivering innovative, sustainable and technically exceptional projects that leave a lasting legacy.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client facing role requirements
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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&DD, 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.