Electrical Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Hastings, New Zealand Unison Full time

Unison is one of the largest electrical distribution businesses in New Zealand and we are proud to be community owned for over 90 years. This strong connection to our communities is what drives us to deliver our very best for the regions we operate in, including Hawke's Bay, Rotorua, Taupō and Dunedin.

At Unison, we have a vision to lead a sustainable energy future. Our team is focussed on enabling the communities we serve to prosper through excellence in asset management, customer understanding and innovative solutions. We believe that teamwork and integrity, together with a focus on the safety and wellbeing of our employees and communities will help us achieve our vision.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team in Hastings. The prime function of this role is to develop conceptual and detailed designs for substation projects in conjunction with Project Engineers. You will also provide specialist engineering and technical guidance and advice to the wider Unison Group.

**The Key Responsibilities for this position include**:

- Develop conceptual and detailed designs for substation projects in conjunction with Project Engineers.
- Engagement with external parties to conduct project investigation.
- Review external conceptual and detailed designs for substation projects
- Develop, foster, influence and maintain stakeholder relationships both internally and externally to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of projects.

**The Key Training & Experience required for this position includes**:

- A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in power system design or construction.
- Knowledge of relevant industry acts, regulations and codes of practice.
- High voltage substation mechanical and electrical design knowledge.
- Understanding of power system protection schemes.

For full details of this role, please see the job description available on our website.

**We understand that great performance comes from great people.** **In return for your hard work, we will provide**:

- A safe and enjoyable workplace, where your safety and wellbeing are our top priority
- Permanent position with competitive remuneration packages
- A relocation package if you are moving regions/country
- Life, Trauma and Income Protection insurance.
- Health insurance for you, and discounted rates for your family
- $400 per year clothing allowance
- Company iPhone
- $200 per year wellbeing subsidy
- Unison is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._

Applications Close: 31 Jul 2023



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