Principal Electrical Engineer

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 programs, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and our Lead Architect for Health to ensure delivery excellence.

As Principal Electrical Engineer, you will :

• 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.

Here’s what you’ll need

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced engineer who :

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.

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