Electra are a progressive and innovative 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 people are our greatest asset. Through engagement with our team, we have shaped our core values—prioritising safety and wellbeing, upholding mana, and supporting growth. We work as one team, embracing diverse ideas and striving for excellence to serve our community. With a future-focused mindset, we drive solutions that create lasting benefits for our company, our people, and the environment. Most importantly, we do the right thing—acting with integrity and building trust every step of the way.

Job Description

The position of Estimator/Designer encompasses the following key tasks and responsibilities:

• Working efficiently as a member of the Programme team
• Understanding overhead and underground customer reticulation requirements
• Designing or specifying logical and fit for purpose electrical or mechanical equipment for installation purposes
• Ensuring the achievement of sales and profit targets from jobs/projects priced
• Providing technical support to Project Managers and the Service Delivery Team
• Contributing to Electra meeting its customer service objectives
• Contributing to successful project planning and outcomes
• Ensuring customer relationships are enhanced
• Working with external providers including visits to potential site to ensure plans and designs meet requirements, specifications and expectations
• Pricing and designing for customer projects and Network jobs
• Meeting health and safety obligations.

Desired Skills and Experience

This is a pivotal role for our business, and as such, the ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering is highly desirable
• A well organised mindset and attention to detail
• The ability to interpret complex information
• Strong quality and safety ethics
• A good understanding of how electricity distribution works.
• Comfortable working with mathematic calculations
• Experience with computer aided designs and drawing tools such as AutoCAD and Catan

What do we offer you?

This role has a competitive salary commensurate to skills and expertise, career and professional development, investment in training and your safety, plus a great team of people to work alongside, we offer the full package to take care of your wellbeing.

Looking to relocate? We’d be happy to have you and are willing to contribute towards your relocation fees.