The role
Reporting to the  Connections  Design Engineering Team Leader, as the Connections Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for providing design and quote services for electrical customer connection works in line with Northpower, Vector and customer expectations  whilst adhering to full compliance on processes, procedures and HSQE requirements.  

Based in Auckland, you will also:
- Carry out site visits for each job to gather all data, measurements, photos required for preparation of high quality scope and price deliverables
- Quote all work accurately and in line with the company’s expectations around the use of Unit rates and bespoke pricing as required
- Provide guidance to all clients/customers, ensuring work is designed in a manner that it is 100% compliant with Network, Safety and regulatory standards.

What’s in it for you?
This is a career-defining role that allows you to advance to senior level with proven performance.  You will be well trained and supported by a friendly team. We will reward you with benefits like:
- Competitive remuneration and Tool of Trade company vehicle
- An in-house wellbeing program- Peer Support Network, Kaitiaki, EAP Services
- Life Insurance & Group discounted medical insurance
- A range of retail discounts through the Boost employee benefits program
- Plenty of skills development opportunities
- Free Gym facility and Car parking
- The chance to work with a company that puts our people at the heart of the organisation and is committed to safety
- Laptop,  Smart phone

Our strength is in our people, with a high standard of support, respect and work and we invest heavily in both our staff and community. You will be joining a diverse and inclusive workforce, with opportunity to develop your career.

About you
You will have either graduate level with Electrical Engineering background or previous experience in  Electrical Distribution Network Design/Estimating. 

Your safety focus,  professionalism and willingness to learn will carry weight for success. We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:

- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent communication, written and verbal
- MS Office suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word and  Excel
- Very good organisational, planning skills, and being mindful  with quality standards at all times
- Comfortable liaising with various people and departments in a multi-cultural environment
- High Attention to detail with accuracy
- Efficient, process orientated person
- Ability to be flexible when required with a can-do attitude towards achieving business and client objectives

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is 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!
Bring your can-do attitude to take the next step in your career and work for an employer who fosters an innovative environment where professional development is supported! Apply online and search for #Req 1390

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!

Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered. 

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.