Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to shape the future of sustainable power? Future Energy, a dynamic and expanding team within Northpower Contracting, is seeking a talented Project Engineer – Electro and Mechanical to join our innovative team.

At Northpower - Future Energy, we're committed to delivering cutting-edge design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance services for renewable energy projects across North Island. Our collaborative approach, working closely with different business units and subcontractors, ensures that our projects are meticulously planned and executed with long-term quality at the forefront.

The Role
As a Project Engineer – Electro and Mechanical, you'll play a pivotal role in the success of our projects. You'll collaborate with our Design and Engineering team to craft and implement integrated engineering solutions that are both pragmatic and practical. Your role will involve considering environmental and contextual factors to optimize the design process, ultimately contributing to the successful delivery of our renewable energy projects. You will also:

- Develop and deliver comprehensive engineering packages for renewable energy projects
- Influence and guide best practice engineering processes across all project stages
- Report directly to the Design and Engineering Manager, driving consistency and continual development
- Manage and coach team members to elevate standards and foster a culture of excellence

What’s in it for you?
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rewarding role. We pride our diverse and inclusive work environment and believe in providing our people with true life and work balance. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy working with us are:

- Competitive remuneration with the potential for career growth
- A supportive environment where your contributions to service excellence and process improvements are recognized
- Opportunity to work in a diverse, fast-paced setting where every day is different
- In-house well-being programme, Peer Support Network, and EAP Services
- Discounted medical insurance, life insurance cover and discounts with multiple retail providers

Who we’re looking for
Ideally you’ll be someone with relevant experience in a similar role with a solid understanding of design, pricing, and job management fundamentals. You’ll also have:

- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with solar energy projects exceeding 500kWp
- Exceptional communication skills, both spoken and written, with a strong command on English
- Proficiency in computer use and confident decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with stakeholders to ensure project success
- Experience in team management and coaching, guiding team members to achieve higher standards
- Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related field

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 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch!
If you're ready to make a difference and lead the charge in renewable energy, apply now to join our dedicated team! To apply head over to our careers page and search for Req1358!

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies.  If you're interested in a role with us we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).

Apply for REQ1358