About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our Engineering and Design team. This role is centered on providing safe and effective solutions for the development of our distribution assets.

In this role you will have responsibility for design and development of MainPower’s electrical reticulation network, including both overhead and underground assets, at both low voltage and distribution voltages. You will undertake detailed design for new builds, upgrades, and replacements, in support of both network and customer-driven projects. You will also participate in the ongoing development of MainPower standards and design software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and scope design projects to provide accurate information for budgeting and detailed design
• Perform engineering calculations, software modelling, and technical assessments to ensure safe, compliant, and functional outcomes
• Produce high quality design documentation, including plans, specifications, drawings, schematics and reports
• Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure optimal solutions
• Liaise with external design consultants and suppliers, including writing project scopes and reviewing deliverables
• Provide sound technical advice to support other MainPower teams in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and renewal of MainPower assets
• Ensure Safety in Design principles and practices are applied to all stages of the asset lifecycle
• Assess alternative solutions, technologies, and equipment objectively and rigorously
• Collaborate with other industry participants, with a particular focus on standardisation

About you:

You will have a strong background in producing designs and project plans for both HV and LV networks and will be very familiar with design requirements for underground, ground-mounted, and overhead network assets. You will be analytical and methodical, with a flair for communicating technical information. You will enjoy turning problems into solutions and seeing projects through from concept to completion.

Additionally, you will bring:

• Relevant professional qualification
• Design experience in a New Zealand electricity distribution context
• Proficiency with CAD and drawings management
• Strong technical knowledge of industry standards and regulations
• Excellent management of workflow and documentation
• Solid grounding in Safety in Design
• Experience with design software such as Neara, COLDNet, or PLS-CAD is preferred

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
• Recognition Programmes

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.

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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.