Electrical Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide technical engineering support and governance across critical electrical infrastructure within a data centre environment.

You will be responsible for supporting the safe operation, maintenance, testing, commissioning and lifecycle management of medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, ensuring reliability, safety and operational performance across the data centre campus.

• →Provide engineering support across MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, protection systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• →Develop and review switching schedules, MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, isolation plans and electrical risk assessments.
• →Analyse electrical loads, power quality, protection events, relay information and equipment performance.
• →Lead and support electrical troubleshooting, incident response and root-cause investigations.
• →Review preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment defects, critical spares and lifecycle risks.
• →Coordinate specialist contractors and ensure electrical works are completed safely and to required standards.
• →Support commissioning, energisation, integrated systems testing and acceptance of new or modified electrical systems.
• →Provide technical guidance, training and competency support to Shift Leads and authorised electrical technicians.
• →Review electrical drawings, test results, operating procedures and technical documentation.
• →Identify and escalate electrical safety, compliance and operational risks.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical engineering experience within data centres, utilities, industrial facilities or similar critical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of MV/LV electrical distribution, generators, UPS, protection systems and earthing.
• Experience with electrical switching, isolation, testing, commissioning and critical power operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, risk assessments and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, relay data and technical reports.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and technical reporting skills.
• Current New Zealand electrical registration and practising licence are strongly preferred, particularly where undertaking or supervising prescribed electrical work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must have valid New Zealand working rights.

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with more than 50,000 employees across 60 countries. We are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes through collaboration, innovation and service excellence.