Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentoring

Tetra Pak; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Hamilton, NZ is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and project delivery within the Automation and Electrical Engineering Team. The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership of large projects, technical authority, and strong interaction with customers to add value.

The position includes pricing input, design reviews, and mentoring to develop less experienced engineers. Travel and customer engagement are integral parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical design and build projects across full lifecycle.
• Pricing projects, developing cost estimates, and managing technical risk during tender and execution.
• Understanding of AS/NZS Wiring Regulations and applicable electrical standards.
• Experience commissioning electrical systems in production/industrial environments.
• Experience delivering large or complex capital projects with subcontractor management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring within an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Develop Electrical solutions based on standards (Tetra Pak or customer).
• Lead the electrical engineering scope on medium to large projects from concept to handover.
• Support bids with robust technical and commercial inputs.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to deliver engineered solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards and tools.
• Travel to support pricing and project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Pricing projects

Tender risk management

AS/NZS Wiring Regulations

Electrical standards

Commissioning

Subcontractor management

Mentoring

Project management

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI hardware

Job description

Tetra Pak in Hamilton, NZ is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and project delivery within the Automation and Electrical Engineering Team. The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership of large projects, technical authority, and strong interaction with customers to add value.

The position includes pricing input, design reviews, and mentoring to develop less experienced engineers. Travel and customer engagement are integral parts of the role.