We have a  pivotal opportunity for a Capital Works Engineer to join our Contracting team in Auckland. If you enjoy working in a high performing Design Engineering team and challenge the status quo, then read on!

Our strength is in our people, with a high standard of support, respect and work,  we invest heavily in both our staff and community. You will be joining a diverse and inclusive workforce and be a part of our sustainability journey, as we continue to build and maintain intergenerational infrastructure that delivers great outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

The role
Reporting to the  Delivery Manager- Design Estimation and Gas Works, you’ll be responsible primarily, to manage all Capital works, Tenders, ECI’s of our key client Vector and  ensure that these are captured into Northpower system. You will provide information to relevant people to review for Go/No-Go scenarios. You will also be accountable to:

- Provide leadership, guidance and participate on all Capital works with regards to  design, pricing, planning and tendering accordance with Customer requirements and to contribute to the overall business success of Northpower
- Report to the Delivery Manager on issues regarding Tenders / ECI’s
- Participate in monthly meetings giving feedback and replying to queries/questions from customers
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and client representatives
- Negotiate, investigate,  monitor tenders and contracts effectively and  handover  projects to Build Manager
- Actively seek out and contract to perform designated  projects; increase the number and scope of jobs
- Pro-actively promote a safety culture and deliver positive outcomes without compromising Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment (HSQE)

What’s in it for you?
You will get the opportunity to own this role and  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:

- Generous remuneration, inclusive of a full private use 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
- Grow your impact and career with professional development opportunities
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Free on-site 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 and excellence

About you
You’ll be a senior electrical engineer with proven experience in electrical distribution or transmission design and pricing or construction. You’ll hold a BE Electrical or Diploma with minimum 3 years’ industry experience.  To succeed you will also have high integrity  with  maturity as a leader and ability to act with consistency and composure.

We're looking for a professional  who can demonstrate the following :

- Strong customer focus with interpersonal and relationship building skills in a multi- cultural environment
- Critical  thinking and contemplative skills with the ability to solve problems and make decisions  will be crucial
- Ability to organise and plan own workload and the workload of others to achieve results is essential
- Excellent communication skills,  written and verbal
- Good knowledge of distribution substation switchgear, transformers and associated equipment , Network HV and LV infrastructure, overhead and underground services, Network reinforcements, relocation of plant, electricity supply distribution supplies including new subdivisions and capability  to  resource consent from local bodies, other agencies
- Proven ability to motivate and influence key stakeholders
- Competent in MS Office suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
-  A Full, clean NZ Driver’s licence

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers and over 90 years of network ownership.

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 drive economic growth and prosperity as we invest in our networks and renewable energy.  Our impact goes beyond infrastructure; it’s about empowering communities across New Zealand.

We have a strong team with over 1400 staff  working together across 14 locations in building solutions that shape a brighter future for Aotearoa.

Get in touch!
Bring your unique leadership style,   can-do attitude to take the next step in your career and work for an employer who fosters an innovative environment. Apply online by going into our career’s website and search for #Req 1402.

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