Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Job Overview

Join a global team of architects, engineers, designers, and environmental scientists dedicated to shaping the future. We are looking for a motivated Intermediate Electrical Engineer to contribute to multidisciplinary building services projects across New Zealand and Australia, based primarily from Christchurch.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical systems for buildings, focusing on power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage networks.
• Provide input for communications, ICT, fire systems, and related infrastructure within buildings.
• Develop comprehensive design documents, technical reports, and specifications that meet organizational and client standards.
• Support all stages of project delivery including planning, design evolution, construction phase, and occasional on-site services.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Assist in proposal development, bids, and responses to new opportunities.
• Engage in projects across New Zealand and Australia, with prospects to contribute to wider Asia-Pacific initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Has at least 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally between 3 to 5 years.
• Possesses background in building services electrical design, specializing in power, lighting, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience with ICT systems and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Skilled in preparing detailed design documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Proficient in AGI-32 and PowerCAD software packages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
• Capable of working independently to produce high-quality work outcomes.
• Experience with security system design and construction-phase support or site-based services is a plus.
• Certified or working towards Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status is preferred.
• Embraces values including teamwork, knowledge sharing, integrity, and respect.

Work Environment

Our dynamic hybrid model encourages employees to collaborate in-office three days per week while maintaining flexibility for remote work. This fosters teamwork and connection within a vibrant culture.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We are committed to inclusive hiring, welcoming candidates from diverse nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds. Applications from all interested parties are encouraged, and agency resumes are respectfully not accepted at this stage.

About the Organization

GHD is a global professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction, operating in over 200 offices worldwide with 11,000 employees. We are employee-owned and dedicated to sustainable urbanization, energy, and water solutions. Our core promise, The Power of Commitment, drives our vision to address critical global challenges.