Network Designer

Fluid Recruitment is proud to exclusively partner with Electra in searching for its Network Designer, joining the Network Design and Engineering Team.

The Opportunity

In this broad tactical engineering position, you will play a key role in design, standards, technical assurance, quality assurance, and site work. All of which makes for an exciting opportunity to further your career, whether you are coming from the field or an existing design function.

Joining an agile and aspirational Network Design and Engineering Team, you will contribute to the development of new ways of working, devising new design and workflow processes. With clear direction and part of a team that links asset management and project delivery you will sit at the heart of a busy and focused network.

With offices in Paraparaumu and Levin, you can choose where to be based while joining a progressive, community-owned organisation committed to investing in its people and its network.

The Role

As part of the Network Design & Engineering Team you will provide tactical engineering support across the broader business, enabling effective engineering decisions that improves network performance and directly benefits Electra's customers.

Day to day your role will include:

• Undertaking design for a range of distribution projects across 11kv, 33kv and 400v - both overhead and underground
• Collaborating with and providing technical advice to Service Delivery related to both Network Initiated and Customer Initiated projects
• Obtaining relevant approvals, consents and permissions for designs
• Contributing to the continual development of network standards and specifications
• Engaging with consultants and contractors while ensuring designs are practical and fit for purpose

About You

Whether you are looking to step into design or seeking a more varied role, you will have direct exposure working on overhead and/or underground projects within electricity distribution. This may see you coming from the field and wanting to move off the tools. Alternatively, you may be with a consultancy or contractor working in design, and seeking greater contribution to overall decision making.

With a passion for problem-solving and a continuous improvement, you will be motivated to find innovative ways to improve project efficiency. Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders, you will bring fresh ideas and have a willingness to learn new technology and software.

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.

At Electra, 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.

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer including:

• Relocation support (if required)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Additional KiwiSaver
• Ongoing employee development and learning opportunities
• Extra leave days
• Free parking

Apply

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you then apply now.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this role please contact either Lily Taylor ([021 198 9574](tel:021 198 9574)) or Tom Stevens ([021 348 016](tel:021 348 016)).

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