Power Systems) Electrical Engineering Intern

2 days ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Niko Engineering Limited Full time

**Niko Engineering Limited**

**(Power Systems) Electrical Engineering Intern (summer 2025-2026)**:
**Waikato, Hamilton**

$26.50 - $28.62 Hourly
- Internship

**Start Date**: November 17, 2025

**End Date**: February 16, 2026

**Hours Per Week**: 40
- **Paid internship plus the opportunity for a $5,000 scholarship bonus**:

- **Actively contribute to real projects & work alongside some of NZ's leading electrical engineers**:

- **Based in either Hamilton or Christchurch - at Niko, we believe work should be rewarding and fun**

At Niko Engineering, we're proud to deliver high-quality, specialist electrical engineering consultancy services across New Zealand's power sector. As trusted consultants, we work across transmission, generation, and protection alongside industry leaders like Transpower, Mercury, Genesis, Meridian, and Eastland Generation.

**About the Internship**

Paid internship plus the opportunity for a** $5,000 scholarship**bonus award at the end of the programme for 2026.

Based in either **Hamilton** or **Christchurch**, you'll work alongside some of New Zealand's leading electrical engineers.

While the exact scope of work will vary, you can expect exposure to areas such as:

- Primary and Secondary Systems
- Earthing Design
- Protection Systems
- Generation Projects
- Control Systems

**Right now, we're delivering**substation designs and upgrades from 11kV to 220kV, protection system upgrades for major generators, and grid connections for solar, wind, and BESS technologies. We're also preparing to design a new digital substation for Transpower.

You'll be actively contributing to real projects, receiving hands-on coaching, and building skills that will set you up for a career in the electricity industry.

**Life at Niko**

With over 30 years in business, Niko is proud to have a talented team of 55 engineers who thrive on technical excellence and collaboration.

At Niko, we believe work should be rewarding and fun Whether it's a Friday lunch, a pool table competition, or a climbing wall challenge with teammates - there's always reason to celebrate

**Who We're Looking For**
- You are in your **second-to-last year of a New Zealand Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.**
- ** Passionate about power systems engineering.**
- A strong problem-solver who shows initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team.
- A confident communicator, with great presentation and computer skills.
- No previous industry experience is required - we're here to help you gain it

**How to Apply**

**Roles will run during the university/polytechnic summer break** (approx. Nov/Dec 2025 - February 2026), ideal for students entering their final year in 2026.

**Reference Number**: Intern

**Profession / Role**:

- Engineering / Electrical
- Engineering / Energy

**Employer**: Niko Engineering Limited

**Date Posted**: 04th Jun, 2025

**Date Expires**: 20th Jun, 2025

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