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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
Our Professional & Technical Services Unit provides specialist in‑house survey, design, environmental planning and project delivery expertise for Council. We are committed to delivering sustainable, resilient, innovative and cost-effective infrastructure solutions while maintaining high professional standards and fostering strong partnerships with our business partners.
The Mechanical and Electrical team, within the Water and Waste Design team delivers high quality technical advice as well as design solutions and technical reviews of designs for Three Waters infrastructure projects including reservoirs, pump stations, wells, flow meters and pump station electrical controls.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
This role is responsible for delivering electrical engineering services as the Electrical Engineer. You will also:
- Deliver internal electrical engineering services, including expert advice, design solutions, and the review of internal and external designs.
- Ensure all projects meet relevant standards, legislative requirements and whole‑of‑life asset outcomes through expert technical input and robust quality assurance processes.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal clients, consultants, contractors and project partners to ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, scope, quality and expected objectives.
- Be responsible for quality assurance, seek sign‑off of technical drawings, tender documents and reports, for Three Waters infrastructure construction drawings.
- Support your own technical capability through continuous improvement
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
You are an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong technical expertise, practical project delivery experience, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality positive outcomes for the community. You apply your engineering skills across a range of projects, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and build positive working relationships to achieve sustainable outcomes.
What You Will Bring
- A four‑year university degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical). Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status and / or professional membership with Engineering New Zealand is an advantage.
- At least eight years’ post-graduate electrical engineering experience, including five years in a similar role in a large or complex organisation.
- Proven experience designing and reviewing electrical systems, and contract documentation for Three Waters infrastructure, including water supply, wastewater, and stormwater assets, such as well heads, pumping stations, flow meters and automated electrical controls.
- Strong practical knowledge and experience related to low voltage electrical distribution and control systems.
- Sound working knowledge of relevant Electrical Codes of Practice, Standards, Regulations and statutory requirements.
- Proven proficiency with engineering and design software, including AutoCAD, along with strong computer literacy and experience using spreadsheet applications
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council, we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
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- Hours of work - Monday to Friday
- Position - Full-time, permanent
- Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Office, 53 Hereford Street
- Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $117,206 to $130,229 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
- Closing Date – 30 November 2026
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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.