Mott MacDonald New Zealand
At Mott MacDonald, we are opening opportunities through connected thinking. We work across New Zealand to deliver critical infrastructure that supports communities, protects the environment, and enables sustainable growth. Our people bring together technical excellence, collaboration, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Our Electrical and Industrial team supports major water, wastewater, and industrial projects, providing electrical engineering, control systems, and SCADA expertise. We work closely with clients and partners to deliver safe, reliable, and future‑focused solutions.
As a Principal Electrical Engineer (EICA), you will provide technical leadership and project oversight while supporting the development of our people and client relationships.
You will:
Typical projects include water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, chemical dosing systems, industrial facilities, and associated control and SCADA systems.
This role is based in Auckland, working closely with teams across the region.
You are an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys applying deep technical knowledge while supporting others to grow.
You will bring:
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.
Employee ownership
Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
You've got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!
Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned engineering, development and management consultancy, with more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. We plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. Our core strength is using our expertise to overcome complex challenges, for the benefit of our clients and the communities they serve.
This infrastructure connects new and existing communities, it improves access to a wider range of amenities and vital public services, powers sustainable economic growth, and builds greater environmental resilience. These projects address some of society’s biggest challenges, and from their scope to their scale, they are as diverse as they are complex.
Through our global network of specialists, we apply excellence and innovation to overcome these challenges. The culture we have created at Mott MacDonald is integral to this. It enables our brilliant people to thrive in a nurturing environment, collaborating with and learning from our industry leaders to develop pioneering solutions and build technical expertise in their fields.
With this approach, we achieve transformative social outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve – from accessibility, to inclusion, empowerment, resilience and wellbeing. These are at the heart of our purpose, and the forefront of our minds in everything that we do.
Engineering. Management. Consultancy.
