Renewables Engineer

4 months ago

Whangarei, New Zealand Paragon Recruitment Ltd Full time

**Join the one of the most innovative electricity and fibre communications businesses**:

- **Full-time permanent role (40 hours per week)**:

- **Salary from $88,000 - $120,000 NZD + benefits**:
Are you passionate about renewable energy and its integration into the power grid? Do you have a strong background in electrical engineering and a desire to drive sustainable solutions? If so, Northpower, a leading electricity distribution network company committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions, has an exciting opportunity for you as our in house technical advisory Renewables Engineer.

**The Role**

We are looking for a Renewables Engineer to join our team, this role is a unique role to manage and deliver effective design and integration of renewable energy connections you will be working closely with wider engineering team, this role will support maximising renewable connections while ensuring optimal performance and safety of our network.

**You’ll also**:

- Manage the preparation and review of detailed designs for renewable connection projects.
- Ensure all designs meet company and industry standards.
- Provide support to the wider network team on renewable generation connections related issues.
- Regularly review technical and maintenance standards, ensure these are up to date and available to relevant parties.
- Identify safety risks and ensure asset investment strategies and plans give priority to appropriate health and safety outcomes.

**What you bring to the role**:

- An appropriate tertiary level qualification or equivalent is required.
- 5+ years industry experience in integration of renewable energy
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
- Competency in auditing, root cause analysis and risk management
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

**What we offer you**:

- Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Flexible work options
- An organisation driven wellbeing programme
- Social club and family centred events including the Northpower WildKiwi multisport event and annual fishing competition
- Group discounted medical insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Retailer discounts for employees via the Boost app

**Who Are Northpower**:
At Northpower, we operate and maintain electricity distribution and fibre networks in the Whangarei and Kaipara region, serving over 60,000 connected customers. We also provide contracting services to our partners - other network owners and operators across New Zealand.

We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Joining Northpower Network means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of energy distribution and our community in Northland.

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