Senior Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging 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

At Jacobs, we have curious minds Issues inspire us to dig deeper and apply big data analytics to fully understand the interplay of multifaceted variables shaping the future, ensuring that we conceive and deliver solutions that connect people and places with the means to work smarter and live better, and make an enduring, positive difference in the world.

We are seeking a
Senior Electrical Instrumentations and Controls (EI&C) Engineer
to join our Intelligent Systems team in
Christchurch, New Zealand
. As an experienced EI&C engineer, you will apply standards and a best practice approach to the delivery of EI&C projects. You will

• Prepare and support project lifecycle documents including proposals, concept designs, detailed designs, and operations and maintenance documents
• Provide technical input and expertise on a variety of critical infrastructure projects.
• Undertake assigned tasks independently within agreed timeframe and quality and provide.
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, both on projects and as part of the Jacobs team.
• Be accountable.
• Your experience allows you to developed design artifacts with limited supervision and support larger EI&C programs of work.
• Understand quality systems and follow it on a day-to-day basis.
• Have experience developing EI&C designs in major Infrastructure environments and using this experience in water, power and renewable sectors, plus other sectors as directed.

Here's what you'll need

• Relevant Tertiary Degree and robust knowledge of relevant Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls standards and design arrangements.
• Able to supervise and undertake designs for Electrical, Control, Industrial Communications and SCADA systems projects.
• Experience in one or more of the following major infrastructure sectors of Water, Power, Renewables, Rail and Resources sector.
• Experience leading teams developing EI&C designs.
• Experience in development of proposals for complex infrastructure clients desirable.
• Experience in Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) desirable.
• Demonstrate eligibility to be a Chartered Engineer.

Jacobs. A world where you can.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

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. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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.

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 Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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 enabling them to deliver their best work.

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