Contracting Capabilities

Northpower provides contracting services across the North Island including engineering, infrastructure management and maintenance and construction.

Design Engineer

The Role:
As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, pricing, planning and tendering services, while contributing to the overall business success. This role will report to the Design Engineering Team Leader and will be based at our Auckland Depot. 

- Prepare work methodologies and ensure designs and pricing are peer reviewed prior to submission
- Provide technical input to internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients
- Visit site locations to scope and tender for new projects
- Provide accurate pricing, tender preparation, and project documentation
- Create CAD designs and as-built drawings to specification.

What’s in it for you?
You'll have the chance to take ownership of this role and progress into a senior position based on your performance. You'll also receive thorough training and support from a high performing and collaborative team.

- Competitive remuneration with a full private use vehicle
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
- Social club and participate in family and social events and activities
- Discounted gym membership and a range of retail discounts

About You:
We’re looking for someone with experience as a Design Engineer or Estimator in the electricity distribution industry, or a practical field background ready to transition into an engineering role. Recent electrical engineering graduates are also welcome to apply. Your attitude, mindset, and willingness to learn will be key to your success!

- Good knowledge of electrical engineering, power systems and distribution network
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent communication, written and verbal
- A Full clean NZ Driver’s licence
- MS Office suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
- Very good organisational, planning skills, and being mindful on safety, quality standards at all times
- Comfortable liaising with various people and departments in a multi-cultural environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be flexible when required

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!
Be part of an organisation that puts people first and offers real opportunities for growth. Don’t miss your chance, apply now on our careers website using #REQ1585. Start your success today!

Pre-employment screening may include a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference checks.

New Zealand work rights are required for this role.