Senior Project Engineer

The role youll play.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Automation Senior Project Engineer to join our Engineering and Asset Management team.

This role is ideal for a practical engineer who combines strong electrical engineering expertise with industrial automation and PLC programming experience. You will lead and deliver capital projects plant upgrades control system improvements and reliability initiatives across Waste Managements nationwide operations.

You will work on a diverse range of fixed plant assets including material recovery facilities tyre recycling operations landfill gas systems transfer stations resource recovery plants and other critical infrastructure. The role requires a hands-on approach to electrical design review control system development PLC programming fault diagnostics commissioning and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities.

• Lead electrical and automation capital projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Design specify and manage upgrades to electrical distribution motor control systems instrumentation and industrial automation systems.
• Develop modify and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Support fault finding and root cause analysis of complex electrical mechanical and control system failures.
• Manage electrical & mechanical contractors control system integrators and engineering consultants to ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within budget.
• Support the design installation and commissioning of power generation systems including landfill gas generators standby generators and grid-connected electrical infrastructure.
• Develop technical scopes of work equipment specifications project documentation and commissioning plans.
• Review electrical drawings control philosophies functional descriptions and contractor deliverables.
• Lead commissioning activities and ensure all systems are tested validated and documented prior to handover.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation energy efficiency process control and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant New Zealand electrical regulations standards and engineering requirements.

Qualifications :

What youll need. 

• Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years experience in industrial manufacturing processing utilities energy or heavy industry environments.
• Experience designing troubleshooting and commissioning electrical power control and automation systems.
• Practical experience with PLC programming and fault finding using platforms such as Siemens Schneider Electric Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Beckhoff or CODESYS.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems power generation generator synchronisation switchgear protection systems MCCs VSDs instrumentation and industrial control panels.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems and industrial communication networks such as Modbus Ethernet/IP and Profinet.
• Strong electrical and control system fault-finding diagnostics and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience managing contractors and commissioning industrial plant and equipment.
• Understanding of project delivery budgeting and contract administration.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software is desirable.
• Experience within waste processing recycling energy generation manufacturing or heavy industrial operations would be advantageous.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to sustainability and environmental conservation efforts.

If you are driven to contribute to the future of sustainable infrastructure and have the experience and qualifications outlined above apply now to join our team as a Senior Project Engineer.

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time