Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial

Beca; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working

Health insurance discounts

Gym discounts

Social club events

Job summary

Beca is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design across water, mining, industrial and energy sectors in New Zealand, Australia and Asia. You will guide projects from concept through to handover, coordinating with process, mechanical, civil and control teams.

You will mentor engineers, support procurement and construction, and drive health, safety and quality excellence within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in LV and MV electrical design and power distribution for large projects.
• Knowledge of Australian and NZ Standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008) and electrical safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of electrical projects and manage design scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee detailed design of electrical systems for complex industrial and water projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, designers and graduates.
• Support project delivery from planning to commissioning, including procurement and construction activities.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through proposals and tender submissions.
• Champion health, safety, and quality excellence through risk assessments and design reviews.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

AS/NZS standards

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerCAD

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver electrical engineering design for complex multidisciplinary projects across the water, wastewater, mining, industrial manufacturing, energy, and food sectors throughout NewZealand, Australia, and Asia. We are open to applications from Senior Electrical Engineers throughout NewZealand. This position offers the opportunity to work on major infrastructure and industrial developments from concept through to detailed design, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and operational handover. This is a multi-disciplinary role which requires collaboration with process, mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation and controls teams to deliver engineering solutions which are safe, practical, and innovative. You will join a motivated and trusted team who are dedicated to leading impactful projects to solve real-world challenges.

Your responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery of electrical projects, and managing design scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and overall project execution. Undertaking and overseeing the detailed design of electrical systems, including power distribution, low voltage systems, and associated infrastructure for complex industrial and water projects. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and graduates, including technical reviews and design verification activities. Supporting project delivery from planning through to commissioning, including engineering estimates, proposals, procurement support, construction, and commissioning activities. Building strong client relationships and contributing to business growth through proposal development, tender submissions, repeat business opportunities, and strategic growth initiatives. Championing health, safety, and quality excellence by participating in risk assessments, design safety reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ko wai koe | About you

You are a qualified Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience. You possess extensive experience in the design of LV and MV electrical systems, power distribution, motor control, and electrical infrastructure for large capital projects. You are a seasoned project leader who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, innovative engineering solutions which create positive client and community outcomes.

In addition, you’ll bring: Experience delivering detailed electrical design for heavy industrial, water and wastewater projects within consultancy environments, including large multidisciplinary greenfield and brownfield developments. Good knowledge of Australian and NZ Standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008), Electrical Safety Regulations, IEC and IEE Standards, and utility connection requirements Powercad or other electrical modelling software

The following requirements are desirable, but not essential: Experience working across the NZ, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific markets Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or the eligibility to obtain chartership Design and construction support experience Contractor and vendor management experience

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
• Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events.
• Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

The Talent Acquisition Team

Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers – the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes. What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients. When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.