About the role:

Reporting to the Engineering & Design Manager, you will be pivotal in the design and development of our network protection systems, as well as aspects of automation and data communications. In this role you will:

• Provide design expertise on new build and brown-field substations and distribution projects, technology innovations, and solution studies.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, undertake fault investigations, and offer engineering support to other business teams. 
• Lead and review designs, develop, and support our protection, automation, and communications systems.
• Take a Project Engineer role on key projects.
• Maintain high quality technical specifications and standards.
• Drive improvements in business processes, network operation, equipment functionality, and safety

About you:

We would love to hear from you if you are a skilled engineer with a passion for protection systems and a commitment to excellence. You will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in protection design and analysis for electrical distribution or transmission networks.
• Experience with network modelling tools such as PowerFactory or PSS SINCAL.
• Technical knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning skills to ensure priorities and tasks are completed on time.

In addition, the following experience would be desirable:

• Network communications technology, including IEC 61850 and DNP3
• Automation systems in electricity networks
• Protection systems asset commissioning
• Computer Aided Design

MainPower requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.

To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

What’s in it for you:

We value and support all our employees by offering a ‘family feel’ culture and community focused environment.  We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site.  In addition to our wellbeing programmes our teams can access:

• Nine-Day Fortnight Option
• Subsidised Health Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Professional Development

Why work for us:

Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At MainPower, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles.  Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.

How to apply:

We assess applications as they are received so click” Apply” to submit your application today.  If applying through Seek please visit our careers site to download a full position description or click here.

To make confidential inquiries, please contact Darren Webster on 027 567 2941

MainPower welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.