Senior Electrical Engineer

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Christchurch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who combines technical leadership with project delivery responsibilities. You'll lead electrical design across feasibility, FEED and detailed design, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client and project objectives.

Based in our Christchurch office, you’ll work on energy, resources and industrial projects, ensuring safe, sustainable outcomes and active stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (NZ)
• Significant NZ electrical experience in consulting/industrial environments
• Proven leadership in electrical design and delivery
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and project interfaces
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• CPEng registration or ability to obtain in NZ
• Ability to balance technical excellence with project outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and technical delivery across feasibility, FEED and detailed design phases.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
• Support project planning, scheduling, forecasting and risk management.
• Manage interfaces with clients, vendors and contractors.
• Monitor scope, budget and schedule, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments and project meetings.
• Contribute to safe, efficient and sustainable project delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering leadership

Project delivery

Mentoring engineers

Client coordination

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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We're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who enjoys combining technical leadership with project delivery responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a dynamic consulting environment and wants to play a key role across the full project lifecycle.

Based in our Christchurch office and working as part of our multi-disciplinary team, you'll lead the delivery of electrical engineering solutions across a range of energy, resources and industrial projects. In addition to providing technical expertise, you'll support project planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement and execution activities, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, successfully and sustainably.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Our New Zealand team of approximately 250 professionals is backed by a global network of nearly 50,000 people, all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated, data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting through to installation and commissioning.

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical engineering design and technical delivery across feasibility, FEED and detailed design phases.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
• Support project planning, scheduling, forecasting, risk management and progress reporting.
• Manage technical interfaces with clients, vendors and contractors.
• Monitor project scope, budget and schedule performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments and project meetings.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects safely, efficiently and sustainably.

What You'll Have

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant New Zealand electrical engineering experience within consulting, engineering, energy, resources or industrial environments.
• Proven experience leading electrical engineering design and technical delivery on complex projects.
• Demonstrated project engineering or project delivery experience, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams and project interfaces.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical engineering and applicable industry standards.
• Strong client-facing, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CPEng registration, or the ability to obtain registration in New Zealand.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with project outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Ability to purchase additional leave.
• Support from both a local and globally connected team.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting projects that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Moving Forward Together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.