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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/16/2026Deadline 11/13/26
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Wellington, New Zealand+2 moreMore locations: Auckland, New Zealand | Christchurch, New Zealand
HybridThree days in the office each week.
Electrical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
  • At least 3 years of electrical engineering experience is required.
  • Building services electrical design experience is required.
  • Experience with power, lighting and low-voltage distribution systems is required.
  • Experience with information and communications technology systems is required.
  • Multidisciplinary project delivery experience is required.
  • Experience preparing design documentation, reports and specifications is required.
  • Experience using AGI-32 and PowerCAD software packages is required.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Client engagement and stakeholder management capability is required.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes is required.
Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver building services electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting and low-voltage systems.
  • Contribute to communications, information and communications technology, fire systems and associated building infrastructure.
  • Prepare design documentation, technical reports and specifications in line with GHD and client requirements.
  • Support project planning, design development, construction-phase activities and site-based services where required.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Support the preparation of proposals and bids and respond to project opportunities.
  • Work across New Zealand and Australian projects, with opportunities to support wider Asia-Pacific delivery.
  • Promote GHD's values of teamwork, knowledge-sharing, integrity and respect.
Desired Qualifications
  • Security system design experience would be advantageous.
  • Construction-phase support or site-based services experience would be advantageous.
  • Chartered Professional Engineer status or actively working towards professional registration is preferred.
  • Three to five years of electrical engineering experience is preferred.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

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