Principal electrical engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer – Christchurch At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing—turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your Impact Are you ready to lead the delivery of transformative health infrastructure in New Zealand? Jacobs is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Cities & Places business, embedded within our Building Services team, to play a pivotal role in the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme in Christchurch. This is a unique opportunity to take the electrical engineering lead on one of New Zealand’s most significant health infrastructure projects, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and our Lead Architect for Health to ensure delivery excellence. Responsibilities Lead the electrical design and delivery of the Christchurch Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Operate as a trusted client interface, ensuring technical excellence and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate across disciplines to drive integrated solutions in complex environments. Champion Jacobs’ values and safety culture while mentoring junior engineers. Play a key role in growing our NZ Building Services capability, identifying and winning new work locally. Qualifications & Experience Strong consultancy background and thrives in client‑facing roles. Proven experience delivering hospital or health infrastructure projects. Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project delivery. Work‑winning mindset and understanding of the NZ market landscape. Passionate about mentoring and developing high‑performing teams. Why Jacobs? At Jacobs, we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re shaping the future. With a robust pipeline in health and advanced facilities, and opportunities across transport and data infrastructure, this role offers long‑term career growth and impact. You’ll be joining a global company with a local heart, where inclusion, innovation, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you can maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from wellbeing benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. Cultural Support Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whānau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work. Equal Opportunity and Diversity We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family‑forming fertility & IVF treatment, adoption, and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment. We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry‑leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index. We value collaboration and believe in providing reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments, please contact the team via Careers Support. #J-18808-Ljbffr