Electrical Engineer

Location: Hamilton, New Zealand; office-based with 20–30% travel to customer sites

Company

hirify.global develops food processing and packaging solutions focused on protecting food, people, and the planet.

What you will do

• Develop electrical solutions using hirify.global and customer-specific standards.
• Lead electrical engineering scopes on medium to large projects from concept and feasibility through commissioning and handover.
• Prepare project pricing, cost estimates, scope definitions, bids, and proposals.
• Coordinate project delivery from design through implementation with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to improving engineering standards, tools, and ways of working.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering electrical design and building projects across the full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS Wiring Regulations and applicable electrical standards.
• Experience with electrical commissioning in production or industrial environments and with complex capital projects.
• Experience with project pricing, cost estimation, technical risk, subcontractor management, and supplier management.
• New Zealand residency with full working rights required; visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available.

Nice to have

• Food and beverage industry experience.
• Understanding of PLC/HMI hardware selection and integration.
• Exposure to hazardous area design and functional safety design.
• Ability to mentor and provide informal leadership within an engineering team.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and sociable engineering team working in a global environment.
• Opportunities for development and training.
• Innovation-focused culture with visible business impact.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on diversity and inclusion.
• Market-competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.