Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Job Overview

Join GHD and help shape the future while advancing your career in a meaningful and rewarding way. GHD is an international collective of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists dedicated to shared goals. We are seeking a motivated and proficient Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our offices in Auckland, Christchurch, or Wellington.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement building services electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage networks.
• Provide input on communications, ICT, fire safety systems, and related building infrastructures.
• Produce design documentation, technical reports, and specifications adhering to GHD and client standards.
• Support various project phases such as planning, design development, construction, and onsite services when needed.
• Engage effectively with clients and stakeholders while collaborating alongside multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assist in proposal and bid preparation and respond to new project opportunities.
• Work on projects across New Zealand and Australia, with potential involvement in broader APAC initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Hold at least 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally between 3 to 5 years.
• Have expertise in building services electrical design.
• Skilled in power, lighting, and low-voltage distribution system design.
• Experience with ICT systems integration.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project execution.
• Proficient in preparing comprehensive design documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with AGI-32 and PowerCAD software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of managing client relationships and stakeholder interactions adeptly.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously delivering high-quality results.
• Security system design experience is a plus.
• Experience providing construction-phase support or on-site services is beneficial.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or progressing toward it is preferred.
• Embody company values of teamwork, knowledge sharing, integrity, and respect.

Work Environment

Our workplace culture embraces a hybrid work model, balancing office collaboration and flexibility. This role involves office attendance three days per week, fostering connection and contribution in a vibrant setting.

Additional Information

GHD is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds. We value individual achievement and collective strength. Please note, agency submissions are respectfully declined at this stage.

About GHD

GHD is a global professional services firm that integrates engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. As an employee-owned company with over 11,000 employees in more than 200 offices across five continents, we are dedicated to tackling the world’s most complex challenges, focusing on sustainability in water, energy, and urbanisation through our brand promise, The Power of Commitment.