Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

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About this role

Company Description

Impact the Future.

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our growing Energy team in Aotearoa!

Working with us means that you’ll bring your technical design capabilities to work on exciting and complex projects that are shaping the energy market across the ANZ region. We work with key clients in electrical distribution and transmission space and with opportunities to support our Australian Energy team, you’ll contribute to projects nationally and internally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Detailed design of electrical networks. This could be in either Transmission or Distribution.
  • Ensure engineering calculations, studies, and technical assessments are completed to a high standard to support substation development, asset upgrades and replacements, and distributed generation connections
  • Developing and maintaining AutoCAD and Revit models for substation layouts, equipment arrangements, and associated building services.
  • Project scoping, estimating and ability to support on-going project management and delivery.
  • Collaborating in a team environment, while learning to work efficiently and autonomously on allocated tasks.

Qualifications

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have recent demonstrated experience in a similar electrical design role within the Energy industry in Aotearoa. In addition, you will also have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (Washington Accord mandatory)
  • Relevant work rights to live and work full-time in New Zealand
  • Current full Driver’s License
  • Passion for being part of a dynamic, growth-focused business
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering overhead or underground distribution network designs
  • Proficiency with using design programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, NEARA, PLS CADD or similar is essential.
  • Effective communication skills with ability to work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel to site as and when needed.

Additional Information

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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Where is the Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) position at egisgroup located?
This Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) role at egisgroup is based in Wellington, Wellington Region, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand, nz. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) role at egisgroup full-time or part-time?
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This Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) position at egisgroup was posted on May 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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