Engineer - Transmission Lines

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time
Join our dynamic team in
Hamilton and embark on an enriching career as an
Engineer - Transmission Lines.

In this role, you'll take charge of projects throughout the central region, guaranteeing their timely completion within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Reporting to the Delivery Manager - Engineering, you'll be responsible for providing construction engineering expertise and technical guidance for Transmission Line maintenance and projects.

Additionally, you'll offer on-site support to construction crews, ensuring quality assurance and meticulous documentation for successful project closeout.

  • Being an Engineer, you will also be responsible for:_
  • Ensuring compliance with client and Northpower technical requirements
  • Creating and completing Rigging Loads, material schedules, and construction plans
  • Reviewing condition assessments and suggesting maintenance interventions
  • Conducting surveys using theodolites
  • Assisting with asbuilt documentation and Quality Assurance
  • Providing onsite support to Transmission Line crews
  • Conducting hold point and quality assurance inspections
  • Offering guidance to ensure works meet standards.

What's in it for you?

A role with us will enable you to achieve satisfaction of playing an important part in helping deliver essential services to our communities.

As an Engineer, you'll encounter a diverse range of challenging environments, providing opportunities to expand your knowledge and capabilities.

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The benefits include:

  • Competitive Remuneration + Annual Review
  • Full PPE Gear + Phone
  • Internal Kaitiaki Network + EAP + Additional Leave Options
  • Discounts on Retail Products + Access to Personal Use Fuel Cards
  • Life Insurance + Southern Cross Health Insurance Incentives
  • Job Skill Development + Training for Future Development + Amazing Team
  • Long Service Leave Entitlements
This role requires an individual with a strong mechanical or electrical background. Ideally, you'll be someone with an understanding of how to deliver projects and would come with previous Engineering experience. Must have a can-do attitude, want to win work, and enjoy the competitive nature of this role.

  • Additionally, possessing the following would be beneficial:_
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the electricity industry, preferably in transmission or distribution
  • Proficiency in both office and field work, including site inspection and investigations
  • Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel
  • Experience with theodolite and site surveying is advantageous
  • Full clean Class 1 driver's licence
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a multicultural environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems and make decisions
  • Proficient computer skills and confident decisionmaking abilities.

About us

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre and commercial sectors.

We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.


  • We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
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  • Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early_
  • Preemployment screening includes a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference checks._


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