Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

New Zealand Northpower Full time

About the
role:

As a Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, pricing, planning,
and tendering services that contribute to our ongoing success. Based at our
Auckland Depot and reporting to the Design Engineering Team Leader, you'll work
closely with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient,
safe, and high-quality outcomes.

- Preparing work methodologies and ensuring all designs and pricing are
peer-reviewed prior to submission.
- Providing technical expertise and advice to stakeholders.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and
internal teams.
- Conducting site visits to scope projects and prepare accurate tenders.
- Preparing precise pricing, tender documentation, and project records.
- Producing CAD construction and as-built drawings to specification.

This is a role
where you'll own your work, with opportunities to grow into a senior-level
position as you gain experience and demonstrate success.

About you:

Your attitude, mindset, and willingness to learn are just as important as your
technical skills.

- Experienced Design Engineers or Estimators in the electricity distribution
industry.
- Practical field-based professionals looking to transition into an engineering
role.
- Recent electrical engineering graduates eager to learn and grow.
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, power systems, and distribution
networks.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Great communication skills – both written and verbal.
- A full, clean NZ driver's licence.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with a focus on safety and
quality.
- Comfort working with diverse teams and stakeholders in a multicultural
environment.
- A sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet project demands.

What's in
it for you?

- Competitive remuneration with a full private use vehicle.
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP
services.
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
- Commitment to professional growth and development.
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
- Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various
retail discounts.

About us:

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and
Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are 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 16 locations to keep the power on and the
lights going for our customers.

Apply Now:
Join us as a Design Engineer and use your technical expertise and
problem-solving skills to design, plan, and deliver projects that help keep
communities connected and powered. Apply now via #REQ1878.New Zealand
work rights are required for the role.
Pre-employment
checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a
medical assessment.

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