Senior Electrical Engineer: Lead Large Projects & Mentoring

Tetra Pak; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Hamilton, NZ, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Automation and Electrical Engineering Team. The role involves owning large projects end-to-end, pricing decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. You will act as a technical authority and represent the Tetra Pak brand with customers.

The position is based in Hamilton, NZ, with 20-30% travel to customer sites. Tetra Pak does not sponsor work visas or relocation for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical design and build projects.
• Pricing projects, developing cost estimates, and managing technical risk.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards and regulations.
• Experience commissioning electrical systems in production environments.
• Experience delivering large/complex capital projects with subcontractors.
• Ability to mentor engineers and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop Electrical solutions based on standards (Tetra Pak or customer).
• Support bids with robust technical and commercial inputs.
• Lead electrical scope on medium to large projects from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and delivered.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors for design to implementation.
• Procure equipment and engage sub-contractors.
• Lead design reviews with customers and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Pricing & cost estimation

Project leadership

Communication

Customer engagement

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC/HMI

Job description

Tetra Pak in Hamilton, NZ, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Automation and Electrical Engineering Team. The role involves owning large projects end-to-end, pricing decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. You will act as a technical authority and represent the Tetra Pak brand with customers.

The position is based in Hamilton, NZ, with 20-30% travel to customer sites. Tetra Pak does not sponsor work visas or relocation for this role.