Senior / Principal Hydro Engineer

5 months ago


Waikato, New Zealand MB Century Full time

**MB Century is executing an exciting and challenging strategic plan. We are a recognised industry leader providing innovative solutions to the renewable energy sector. We are passionate about hydro and geothermal power. Our scope of work includes Drilling, Reservoir Services, Hydro and Geothermal Power Station refurbishment, and specialist Fabrication, Machining and Industrial Coatings.**

**We have big plans to further develop, innovate and complement these services. Will you join our journey?**

**The Role**:
Have you mastered the Hydropower engineering discipline and looking to broaden your scope? This Senior Hydro Engineer is our specialist in all-things hydropower. We see this person as a well-seasoned mechanical engineer, with technical leadership skills and site-based experience, looking to impact New Zealand’s energy sector.

Reporting to the Professional Services Manager, you’ll primarily be responsible for:

- Leading design and engineering work for the hydro power sector
- Being the technical advisor for hydro refurbishment projects and supporting tendering activities
- Shaping the hydropower engineering service strategy
- Elevating MB Century’s engineering capability by mentoring and developing the next generation of engineers
- Actively network with new and existing contacts to support business growth opportunities

**About You**:
With substantial experience in hydropower engineering including maintenance, refurbishment and rehabilitation projects, you’ll have a proven track record with the design of hydropower and ancillary equipment. As a Senior Engineer you’ll ideally offer NZ CPEng registration or a Washington Accord Mechanical Engineering degree. This role is primarily office based at our Wairakei location, but you will also enjoying getting out to interact with clients and field teams on site.

In addition, you’ll bring:

- High level investigative and technical negotiating skills
- Strong technical leadership and decision making in a complex engineering environment
- Passionate about Hydropower and motivated to share your knowledge
- Effective interpersonal skills with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client partnerships and industry connections (local and international)
- Confident to leverage your network to identify and develop future business growth opportunities
- Sound financial and commercial understanding

Now’s a good time to get on board - the industry is booming and we’re at the heart of the future with a strong pipeline of work. You don’t need to meet ALL the criteria listed to be an awesome addition to our team and we encourage anyone who shares a passion for hydropower to get in touch. You’ll enjoy being part of a diverse, supportive and collaborative team with a great reputation for quality and technical capability.

Offering a breadth of services for the renewable energy sector including, hydro, geothermal and hydrogen, including workshops, fitting teams and rig crew, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skillset and get involved with other areas of the business. There is potential for this role to become a Principal Hydro Engineer dependent on your experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ and either live in Taupo or be willing to relocate.



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