Senior Design Engineer

6 months ago

Canterbury, New Zealand Connetics Full time

**Mō mātou - About Connetics**

Connetics is a multi-disciplined, multi-regional electrical design, construction and maintenance business. We maintain and develop electrical infrastructure assets for energy customers throughout Aotearoa.

Connetics is ultimately owned by the ratepayers of Christchurch (via the Orion Group) and as such our financial returns enable the council to make further investments for the benefit of the NZ community.

The Orion Group’s vision is big and bold **“Powering a Cleaner and Brighter Future”**. Connetics’ part of this is to exceed our customers' current and future needs, take a lead in sustainability and deliver innovative future energy services.

Connetics works in a true design, supply, build, operate, and maintain delivery model having all services located at our main depot in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This connection means that the designer can get to site to see their designs being constructed and subsequently helps to develop more well-rounded engineers.

This role will see you contributing to the fast-paced and dynamic Substations Team within the wider Design and Engineering Team delivering exciting and innovative projects. Our goal is to harness the passion of our people and develop their talent so they can help keep our customers ahead of the curve. We relentlessly look for ways that we can exceed expectations and are committed to solving industry challenges and delivering advanced solutions to our customers.

We have a reputation for developing innovative design solutions and with a pipeline of exciting projects ahead, we are looking for an individual who wants to come along on this exciting journey with us

**Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About the role**

From concept design through to commissioning, you will be responsible for delivering a variety of projects, utilising your ability to design from scratch while also delivering efficiency through adaptive design, improving on existing products.

Specifically, you’ll be engineering High Voltage Designs to suit customers’ needs through high quality CAD drawings and documentation, with provision for installation, commissioning, and maintenance - delivering a focus on the design quality and inherent safety.
- Developing Substations design solutions within the Distribution and Sub-Transmission spaces for both renewal and new construction projects
- Undertaking High Voltage designs in any or all of the following roles:

- Project Manager
- Primary Engineer
- Secondary Engineer
- Protection Settings Engineer
- Managing large or complex projects with multiple resources, delivering on time and in budget
- Collaborating effectively with all stakeholders, suppliers, and external resources
- Developing concept options for discussion and consultation throughout the design process
- Producing industry leading design reports, equipment specifications, installation specifications and commissioning plans
- Undertaking research on innovative design solutions to overcome unique site or client-based requirements
- Providing instruction, advice, and active mentoring to junior colleagues in a supportive and collaborative way
- Developing high quality CAD detailed design drawing sets in collaboration with dedicated draughting resources when needed
- Connecting with clients to discuss and develop new opportunities
- Estimating and scoping new work to deliver project proposals

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills /Experience**

**Essential**:

- A level 7 electrical engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience in undertaking high voltage primary designs in any or all of the following disciplines:

- Project Manager
- Primary Engineer
- Secondary Engineer
- Protection Settings Engineer
- Comprehensive understanding of standards and best practice in NZ
- Evidence of delivering successful projects on time and in budget
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- A current and valid Driver’s Licence and be eligible to work in NZ

**Desirable**:

- Skills and/or familiarity in CAD softwares such as AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit
- Current professional registration with a widely recognized industry body such as Engineering NZ

**What we offer**

At Connetics we offer flexibility and a range of employee benefits to ensure everything is in balance. We trust you to get the job done, and we respect the diversity and uniqueness of our people.
- A collaborative working environment that embraces diversity and inclusion
- A supportive team that will always have your back
- Modern office environment with onsite parking
- Wellness initiatives - including flu vaccinations, discounted medical insurance & annual skin checks
- Social club with access to company Hanmer holiday home
- Long service leave
- Work life balance with endless hybrid working options

**Pre-Employment Tests | Medical & Ministry of Justice**

Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check,

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