NZ E, C + I Engineering Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 14, 2026. Worley scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
Worley is evolving, and so is our presence in New Zealand. With a strong pipeline of exciting projects, there has never been a better time to join our growing team.
Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting leadership opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional looking to lead and grow Worley’s Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) capability across New Zealand. As EC&I Discipline Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and people management while supporting successful project delivery and ensuring our capability remains industry-leading, collaborative, and aligned with future market opportunities.
This role can be based in either our Auckland or New Plymouth office.
About Us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning.
Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
In New Zealand, we have six offices across the country and work with a diverse range of customers in the energy, water, power and industrial sectors. We love solving complex problems and contribute from the earliest stages of consulting and engineering through to installation, commissioning and operational support.
What You'll Do
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineers and designers across New Zealand.
- Provide strong technical leadership and governance across a diverse portfolio of projects.
- Support resource planning, capability development, succession planning and recruitment activities.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, regulatory and customer requirements.
- Drive consistency in engineering standards, procedures and technical excellence across the discipline.
- Support project delivery through technical reviews, design assurance and problem solving.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and innovative customer solutions.
- Support business development activities, proposals and customer engagement opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, industry stakeholders and internal teams.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, digital enablement and continuous improvement within the discipline.
- Champion a strong safety culture and commitment to sustainable engineering solutions.
What You'll Bring
- A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
- Demonstrated experience leading Electrical, Control and Instrumentation engineering teams within consulting, industrial, energy, water, infrastructure or resource environments.
- Strong technical expertise across power distribution, electrical systems, SCADA, PLCs, DCS, industrial communications, instrumentation, process control and automation.
- Experience delivering projects through feasibility studies, concept development, FEED, detailed design, construction support, commissioning and operational support phases.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor engineering talent while fostering high-performing teams.
- Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership and influencing capabilities.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery requirements.
- A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Current New Zealand working rights.
Why Join Us
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Exposure to diverse and challenging projects.
- A supportive and inclusive culture.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the energy transition.
- Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
- The ability to purchase additional leave.
- 22 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
- A supportive team culture built on respect, safety and open communication.
- Access to our global online learning platform.
Moving Forward Together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. That's why we focus on creating a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and is heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
There are no barriers to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.