Senior Optimisation Engineer

• Lead delivery of modelling, simulation and optimisation projects across logistics and manufacturing.

• Help grow a high performing Industrial Digital practice through service development and client engagement.

• Enjoy diverse projects with real impact across water, industrial and energy markets in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are growing our Industrial Digital capability within Beca’s Industrial business to help clients make better, faster decisions across their operations. You’ll join a team delivering logistics and supply chain consulting, and modelling and simulation for manufacturing and logistics. This senior role will lead day to day project delivery, deepen our leadership capacity, and ensure continuity across a growing portfolio.

You’ll collaborate with clients, contractors and internal specialists to deliver work across New Zealand and Australia, with opportunities across water (including decarbonisation and asset optimisation), minerals & metals, food & beverage, dairy, wood & fibre, energy and manufacturing. While each project is different, typical responsibilities include:

• Delivering end to end optimisation, modelling and simulation engagements, from scoping and data discovery to solution design, implementation and benefits realisation.

• Translating client challenges into clear, value focused work briefs and pragmatic engineering solutions.

• Partnering with long term clients to improve operational performance and resilience across supply chain, production and asset operations.

• Leading and mentoring junior and intermediate engineers to lift consistency, quality and utilisation.

• Contributing to service development and thought leadership in optimisation and digital engineering.

• Supporting business development and client relationship management alongside the practice lead.

You will have the opportunity to both learn from our leading Principals, engineering science specialists, delivery leads and project engineering specialists, as well as having scope to have your say and contribute. Working at Beca will provide you with access to a truly multi discipline business where you can draw on technical experts to support delivery of significant and complex projects across many different market segments.  

This role is based in our Auckland office, working within Beca’s Industrial Digital team and the wider Industrial business. You’ll be part of a close knit, trans-Tasman team that showcases our values of enjoyment, partnership, care and tenacity. Some travel to client sites will be required to support project delivery and engage with operations teams.

Ko wai koe | About you

You are an experienced engineer or consultant (typically 9+ years experience) with a strong track record across logistics and/or manufacturing operations, and hands on delivery of modelling, simulation and optimisation projects. You’re pragmatic, curious and collaborative; able to lead delivery, engage confidently with clients, and mentor others. You bring a fresh perspective and enjoy solving complex problems to make everyday better.

• A relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data/Systems Engineering) with strong problem solving capability.

• Practical experience in logistics, supply chain or manufacturing environments, including site engagement and translating operational realities into robust designs and models.

• Experience leading projects and teams, with accountability for quality, delivery and stakeholder outcomes.

• Comfort working across multiple projects with different timelines and deliverables.

• Strong client interaction skills with an interest in business development.

• Familiarity with optimisation and simulation methods (e.g., linear/integer programming, discrete event simulation (i.e. FlexSim), scenario analysis, Python) and the ability to apply them pragmatically.

How you work matters to us; we value your enthusiasm to learn from peers and senior team members, and your motivation to share knowledge. You’ll step into an open, supportive culture that values diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you’re interested but unsure whether this is the right opportunity for you, please reach out via the contacts below.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer  

A career with Beca will provide you with: 

• Professional development opportunities.  

• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.  

• Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants. 

• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.  

• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.  

• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.  

• Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events. 

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. 

Tono mai | Apply now

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