Electrical Engineer

About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of commercial electrical infrastructure, electrical distribution, solar, and battery energy storage projects across New Zealand. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will work collaboratively with clients, contractors, suppliers, and BGIS teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that support safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.

This role plays a key part in ensuring engineering projects are delivered efficiently, comply with New Zealand standards and regulations, and meet client expectations for quality and performance.

The ideal candidate will be a practical, detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, sound commercial judgement, and a passion for delivering innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design medium and large-scale low-voltage commercial electrical installations.
• Support design and advisory services for low-voltage and high-voltage electrical distribution networks.
• Prepare engineering designs for photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage systems. 🔋
• Produce technical reports, calculations, specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
• Review and prepare tender documentation, procurement information, and contractor submissions.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand electrical, building, health and safety, and industry standards.
• Support project planning, engineering reviews, and technical problem-solving activities.

Education, Experience & Skills Essential

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (NZ qualification or NZQA-recognised equivalent).
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience in electrical engineering design.
• New Zealand residency and a current New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Proven experience designing medium and large-scale low-voltage commercial electrical installations.
• Experience working with electrical distribution systems, including low and high-voltage networks.
• Exposure to photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage system design.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical report writing and documentation capability.
• Sound understanding of New Zealand Health & Safety legislation and industry requirements.

Desirable

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or working towards chartership.
• Project management experience.
• Tender preparation, procurement, and contract management experience.
• Experience working across infrastructure, energy, utilities, or commercial facilities projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability and renewable energy solutions.

Workplace Flexibility

To support your growth and integration into the team, this position will initially be based from our Auckland office with regular client engagement requirements. Following successful onboarding and demonstrated performance, a flexible hybrid working arrangement may be available.

Why Join BGIS? Key Benefits Include:

✔ Competitive salary package
✔ Hybrid working flexibility
✔ Professional development and chartership support
✔ Exposure to diverse engineering, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects
✔ Career growth opportunities within a global organisation
✔ Collaborative and supportive team culture
✔ Access to experienced professionals across engineering and project delivery disciplines
✔ Opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions

BGIS is a global leader in facility management, energy and sustainability, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. We employ over 12,000 people worldwide and manage over 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical environments such as data centres. Our clients span sectors including Healthcare, Government, Higher Education, and Utilities.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive, skilled, and engaging Electrical Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Be part of a workplace that values diversity, safety, sustainability, and continuous innovation.

Explore more opportunities at: https://apac.bgis.com

Other Information

• Auckland-based role with opportunities to work across projects throughout New Zealand.
• Combination of commercial electrical, infrastructure, renewable energy, and distribution projects.
• Ideal opportunity for an engineer seeking broad project exposure and long-term career development within a global organisation.