Engineering jobs in Christchurch.

Assessing connection requests · Modelling load flow · Supporting technical discovery

Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical knowledge; strong power systems knowledge including power flow modelling; experience in electricity distribution, generation, consulting or similar; analytical and problem-solving skills; right to live and work in New Zealand.

Leading product development · Managing product lifecycle · Translating requirements into solutions

Proven experience developing and supporting hardware products through full lifecycle; broad engineering capability across hardware, mechanical, electrical, audio, compliance; strong technical judgment, communication, and leadership skills.

Planning projects · Coordinating subcontractors · Managing costs

2+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualifications, 2+ years as Project Engineer on projects over $5M, experience in asphalt/surfacing/pavements or civil construction, coordinating subcontractors and resources, strong safety focus, and ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Specifying testing · Executing testing · Creating bug reports

5+ yrs5+ years in QA, software test engineering or software engineering; ISTQB certification beneficial; understanding of C++, Web or Android beneficial; must work onsite five days a week; no visa sponsorship available.

Executing design verification testing · Developing automated test frameworks · Performing root cause analysis

1+ yrBachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, or computer science; 1+ years relevant experience; hands-on experience with electrical/electronic/embedded/software systems; knowledge of software development concepts; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing engineering projects · Testing prototypes · Presenting findings

3rd-year engineering student in computer, software, mechatronics, mechanical, or electrical engineering; must be available for full 10-week internship; must hold NZ work visa or be eligible to work in New Zealand; no prior 400-hour internship.

Leading DVT team · Coordinating test schedules · Planning verification programs

8+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering; 8+ years DVT or product validation experience; experience leading engineers; proficiency with test case management tools (Jira, Jama); New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship required.

Leading engineering team · Managing product design · Overseeing supplier coordination

12+ yrsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; 12+ years product design experience; experience leading engineers; expertise in injection moulding, sheet metal, CNC machining; SolidWorks proficiency; NZ permanent residency or citizenship required.

Developing simulation tools · Designing magnetics · Mentoring engineers

10+ yrsBE, BSc, Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 10+ years product development experience; expert in multiphysics FEA simulation tools (Comsol, Ansys, CST, FEMM); experience with Python, Spice, and power/analog/digital circuit design; NZ permanent residency or citizenship required.

Performing structural analysis · Developing finite element models · Supporting structural testing

3+ yrsAerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Physics qualification; 3+ years structural analysis in aerospace or high-performance engineering; composite materials knowledge; proficiency with structural analysis software; structural testing experience; aerospace certification familiarity.

Designing composite structures · Developing laminate schedules · Performing structural sizing

3+ yrsDegree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, physics or related field; 3+ years composite design experience in aerospace or high-performance engineering; CAD software proficiency; strong understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes.

Executing design verification testing · Developing automated test frameworks · Investigating system failures

1+ yrBachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, or computer science; 1+ years relevant industry experience; hands-on experience with electrical, electronic, embedded, or software systems; knowledge of software development concepts; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Supporting repair operations · Designing tooling · Reviewing technical requirements

Engineering student seeking industry experience; fixed-term ~6 months summer work experience; support repair operations, tooling design, and new engine type introduction.

Providing technical leadership · Managing asset planning · Mentoring junior engineers

10+ yrsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 10 years professional experience in generation consulting or engineering; expertise in mechanical engineering, project delivery, asset management, and mentoring.

Developing engineering projects · Testing prototypes · Presenting findings

3rd-year engineering student in computer, software, mechatronics, mechanical, or electrical engineering; must not have completed a 400-hour internship; must hold a current New Zealand Work Visa or be eligible to work in New Zealand; available for full 10 weeks.

Leading technology platforms · Driving continuous improvement · Managing critical incidents

Leadership experience, understanding of operationally critical systems, problem-solving skills, relationship building, continuous improvement mindset.

Cataloguing equipment · Developing datasheets · Creating P&IDs

Final-year Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics engineering student; eligible to work in New Zealand; current NZ driver licence; ability to meet travel and physical requirements; pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Leading DVT team · Planning verification tests · Managing lab resources

8+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering; 8+ years DVT or product validation experience; experience leading engineers; proficiency with test case management tools like Jira or Jama; NZ permanent residency or citizenship required.

Coordinating delivery · Managing workloads · Mentoring staff

7+ yrsNZ CAD, drafting, or related certificate/diploma; advanced CAD and Revit expertise; quality and project coordination skills; leadership and mentoring ability; 7 years of digital delivery experience.

Coordinating models · Managing workloads · Mentoring staff

7+ yrsNZ Certificate or Diploma in CAD, Drafting, or related field; advanced CAD and Revit expertise; quality and project coordination experience; leadership and mentoring skills; 7+ years of digital delivery industry experience.

Leading workloads · Delivering designs · Mentoring engineers

Relevant Level 7 engineering qualification, strong substation primary design experience, team leadership or leadership potential, coaching ability, and project, stakeholder, and customer management skills.

Leading engineers · Managing suppliers · Reviewing designs

12+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 12+ years in product or part design; engineering leadership experience; expertise in injection molding, sheet metal, CNC machining, CAD, and verification testing.

Leading projects · Evaluating tenders · Mentoring engineers

10+ yrs10+ years in solar or related energy engineering, complex project delivery, client leadership, solar and BESS expertise, procurement and contract negotiation experience, and an electrical or related engineering degree.

Conducting assessments · Supporting trials · Delivering training

Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational health and safety, environmental science, or related technical field, plus relevant application engineering, technical service, industrial safety, PPE, or customer-facing experience.

Leading teams · Developing talent · Managing relationships

Experienced people leader with transmission and distribution, engineering, design, delivery, project management, or client relationship experience; requires strong leadership, communication, organization, commercial judgment, and relationship-building skills.

Leading client relationships · Driving business development · Mentoring engineering teams

15+ yrs15+ years experience in Buildings and Structures consultancy in New Zealand; Bachelor of Engineering; chartered professional status; proven business development success; strong commercial judgement; mentoring experience.