• Join a fast-growing team working on the most interest projects in New Zealand.

• Full time, permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.

• Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

ABOUT CALIBER

Caliber Design connects experienced engineers with companies that need practical, hands-on engineering support. Our engineers work alongside client teams to design equipment, develop systems, and solve real-world problems across manufacturing, technology, and industrial sectors.

We are known for our strong mechanical capability, and as demand for high-quality electrical design grows, we are expanding our electrical engineering team.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work across varied industries and projects

• Take ownership of real design outcomes

• Be part of a practical, highly experienced engineering team

• Join a culture that values autonomy, judgement, and getting things done

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on electrical design role focused on producing robust, buildable designs for industrial installations.

You will be embedded within client teams, typically on 3–6-month projects, where you will take ownership of electrical schematics and design documentation, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and ready for installation.

This role suits an engineer who enjoys working independently, applies strong fundamentals, and has the confidence to make sound engineering decisions.

Your work will include:

• Producing electrical schematics and detailed design drawings using EPLAN, AutoCAD, or similar

• Designing electrical systems and selecting equipment, including cables, motors, control panels, transformers, relays, contactors, and power supplies

• Performing electrical calculations to validate designs and ensure correct specification

• Applying electrical standards and regulations to deliver safe and compliant designs

• Reviewing and interpreting existing schematics and control systems

• Assessing existing plant and equipment to inform upgrades and new designs

• Liaising with OEMs, installers, and stakeholders to ensure designs are practical and understood

• Supporting installation with clear technical input where required

• Producing clear documentation, including manuals, operating procedures, and maintenance guides

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced electrical design engineer who takes ownership of your work and delivers practical, well-considered solutions.

You are comfortable working independently, confident in your technical decisions, and able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar

• 6+ years’ experience in electrical design for industrial systems

• Strong schematic design and CAD capability using EPLAN, AutoCAD, or similar

• Solid understanding of electrical standards and compliance requirements

• Experience selecting and specifying industrial electrical equipment

• Strong electrical fundamentals and calculation capability

• Confidence interpreting schematics and working with control systems

• Experience working around industrial equipment and existing installations

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to pass NZ Police Security Clearance

Desirable:

• Experience with machine safety or functional safety

• Electrical registration or practical electrical experience

WHY JOIN CALIBER?

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime

• Time and a half for hours over 40

• Medical, life, and disability insurance after 6 months

• Strong focus on practical learning and development

• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture

• Access to experienced engineers across the business

• Flexible working where project needs allow