Are you an experienced electrical design professional who enjoys delivering high‑quality engineering solutions and seeing projects come to life?
Job Description
About the Role
You will deliver design and engineering services across Electra’s electricity network, supporting both network‑initiated and customer‑driven projects. The role focuses on producing safe, compliant, and practical designs from front‑end engineering through to construction support.
Working closely with project managers, field teams, customers, and external stakeholders, you will manage design delivery and provide technical support to ensure projects are delivered to specification and regulatory requirements.
Preparing and issuing high‑quality design documentation and construction work packs
Providing technical engineering support to the network, customers and other internal business units.
Ensuring designs meet safety, network standards and national legislation requirements
Creation, development and quality assurance of standards
Benefits
At Electra, we recognise that great people are at the heart of our success. Here are some of the benefits we offer to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance:
Competitive remuneration package
Flexible working arrangements
Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
Health insurance
Life insurance
Ongoing employee development and learning opportunities
Fresh fruit boxes delivered weekly
Workplace & Culture
Across the region, we strive to make Electra a fun, inclusive, challenging, innovative, and safe place to work.
Our values guide everything we do:
We Care About Our People – we keep people safe and well, uphold their mana, and support their growth. We Do the Right Thing – we act with integrity in everything we do, building trust with each other and our community. We Think About Our Future – we focus on solutions that shape a better tomorrow for our company, community, and the environment. We Are One Team – we are inclusive, share ideas, and work together to achieve excellence for our community.
We work hard, but we also enjoy celebrating success together. From team celebrations and family fun days to community events, we know the importance of building strong connections and enjoying the journey along the way.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or electricity supply, or a trade qualification as a Line mechanic, or similar
Proven experience in electricity distribution sector or other relevant industry
Distribution design, including overhead, underground and or zone substation systems
Strong knowledge of industry standards, design practices, and construction requirements, or the ability to understand construction processes and incorporate into design.
Proficiency in GIS, CAD, and design tools such as AutoCAD
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Experience with Catan, COLDNet, or similar systems would be advantageous, along with project engineering or project management exposure.
About Electra
We are a progressive and innovative trust owned electricity distribution business at the heart of the Horowhenua and Kāpiti communities. For over 100 years, we have proudly served our customers, powering homes, businesses, and futures while prioritising safety, reliability, and a positive customer experience.
The wellbeing of our team members is paramount, and we are committed to ensuring our people go home safe every day. Our people are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and connected, driving innovation and sustainable growth alongside the regions we serve.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early. You must have full working rights in New Zealand to be considered.