Connection Asset Design Engineer

Connection Asset Design Engineer

New Plymouth, Tauranga and Wellington

Join our Business Development team, engaging across all stakeholders in the Powerco business to develop high voltage transmission lines in the renewable energy sector.

This is an exciting new role where you’ll be key in idea generation (or identifying new projects), ensuring project life cycle technical support and overseeing highly effective project delivery.

What we offer you

· Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment

· Loads of flexibility – we embrace hybrid working, so if you’d like to work a couple of days a week from home– that’s fine by us

· All the usual stuff, but way better – 4% KiwiSaver, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, amazing Parental Leave entitlements, free life and medical insurance – Wow!!!

· As much growth and development as you can take! We are one of the top workplaces to grow your career (2023 LinkedIn Top Companies List for Aotearoa).

About the role

As a Connection Asset Design Engineer, you'll develop assets for renewable energy projects. You will be planning, analysing and designing new line route development to support renewable energy connection to the grid.

This is a high impact role where you’ll be communicating with all facets of Powerco’s internal stakeholders and highly influential in ensuring project delivery. This is a varied role that will see you in the office, out on site, and overseeing technical project delivery – from conception, to construction and completion.

To be a success in this role, you will need:

· A strong background in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering, with at least 10 years of experience in transmission grade design.

· Ability to engage and quickly establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions for renewable energy projects.

· The ability to work comfortably with ambiguity, lead concept development, and adapt to various project requirements.

It would be ideal if you have:

· Strong knowledge of line design principles, structural analysis and industry standards

· Electrical utility or utility consulting experience

· Experience in scoping, cost estimation, and feasibility analysis

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Applications close: Friday 29 November

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz