Design Engineer

Reporting to the Design Engineering Team Leader, as a Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, pricing, planning and tendering services, while contributing to the overall business success.

Based in Auckland, you will also:

- Prepare work methodologies and ensure designs and pricing are peer reviewed prior to submission
- Provide Technical inputs for internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and client representatives
- Visit site locations to scope and tender for new projects

**What’s in it for you?**
You will get the opportunity to own this role and advance to senior level with proven performance. You will be well trained and supported by a friendly team. We will reward you with benefits like:

- Competitive remuneration, inclusive of a full private use vehicle
- In-house well-being program
- a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services
- Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
- Commitment to professional development and growth
- A range of retail discounts and benefits
- Free Gym facility and Car parking
- A friendly place to work where people are valued and appreciated
- A tight knit group of team members who support each other’s growth
- Laptop, iPad & Smart phone

Our strength is in our people, with a high standard of support, respect and work and we invest heavily in both our staff and community. You will be joining a diverse and inclusive workforce, with opportunity to develop your career.

**About you**
You’ll have a few years’ experience working as a design engineer or design estimator within the electricity distribution industry or you come from a strong practical field background and are looking to make the progression and change into an engineering position. A recent electrical engineering graduate will be considered.

Your right attitude, mindset, and willingness to learn will carry weight for success.

We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:

- Good knowledge of electrical engineering, power systems and distribution network
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent communication, written and verbal
- A Full, clean NZ Driver’s licence
- MS Office suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
- Very good organisational, planning skills, and being mindful on safety, quality standards at all times
- Comfortable liaising with various people and departments in a multi-cultural environment - High Attention to detail with accuracy
- Ability to be flexible when required

**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

**Get in touch**
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, feel inspired to join a value-based, culture of care and an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported....direct your profile into our career’s website and search for _#Req 1395._
- Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early_