Engineering Lead

4 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Mercury Full time

Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.

Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way in renewable energy and working towards a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

We're developing new renewable generation (e.g. on-shore wind, solar, BESS), shifting the dial to lower New Zealand's carbon emissions and providing more renewable electricity to other sectors, like transport and process heat. We strongly support and play a leading role in New Zealand's successful transition to a low-carbon economy.

**Our Opportunity**:
Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to take the lead on engineering efforts for a programme of large renewable projects? We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to drive technical elements of our Generation Development programme, during an exciting time as we have a robust and diverse pipeline of renewable options across the country while also hunting new opportunities.

In this role you'll be responsible for providing engineering leadership and management across Mercury's generation development programme, from feasibility phase engineering to commissioning. You'll be supported by highly skilled, internal engineering specialists and external engineering consultancy partners. This role has approximately 2-3 direct reports and together you'll be part of a wider team of approximately 15. This role reports to the General Manager Generation Development, who supports continued growth and development and has a management style of empowerment and transparency.

Mercury offers great work / life balance with flexible working hours and location including the ability to spend some time working from home. The role has the option to be based out of our Hamilton, Tauranga or Auckland offices with travel as required to our development and construction sites.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Manage a team of engineers and technical professionals, providing mentorship and guidance and fostering their growth
- Drive the engineering aspects of our onshore wind, solar and BESS renewable energy projects, ensuring they meet industry and Mercury technical, safety and environmental standards
- Develop and implement project quality plans in consultation with Project Managers
- Contribute per your discipline specific engineering experience e.g. civil, renewables, electrical

**We are looking for**:

- Substantial experience in scoping, designing, and constructing renewable energy projects
- Experience in the management and delivery of engineering work including preparation of technical briefs, management of external design, preparation of contract technical specifications, and construction quality assurance.
- Experience managing and coordinating multi-discipline engineering teams, including mentoring engineering staff
- Bachelors degree in Engineering - mechanical, electrical or civil preferred
- Experience in similar role such as Technical Manager, Engineering Manager on large-scale infrastructure projects (>$100m)

**Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page)**:

- Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
- $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
- A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
- Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
- The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
- Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
- Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
- Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
- Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
34461- Posted
08 Apr 2024- Closing
22 Apr 2024 12:00- Location(s)
Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga- Expertise
Engineering, People Leadership- Job level(s)
Experienced, Management- Work type(s)
Permanent full time


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