Electrical Design Engineers across the North Island
Play a key role designing the infrastructure that keeps New Zealand’s power network reliable, resilient and ready for the future!
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
Multiple opportunities across the North Island
Competitive salary + allowances, plus great benefits (e.g. insurance, training and promotion pathways).
Work across diverse clients on meaningful projects.
A supportive, safety‑first culture where your opinion matters and growth is encouraged.
About the Role
Due to a huge uptick in work for our client, we’re seeking multiple, detail-driven Design Engineers to join a highly respected New Zealand energy and infrastructure services provider across the North Island of NZ.
In this position, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity distribution and network solutions. Your work will vary from subdivision reticulation and customer connections to major infrastructure upgrades and renewable integration projects.
You’ll collaborate with project managers, field services, and clients to ensure all designs meet regulatory standards, technical requirements, and customer expectations, as you support New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more resilient energy future.
What You’ll Do
Develop and produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for LV and HV network infrastructure
Prepare cost estimates, project documentation, and design reports
Conduct site visits, surveys, and feasibility assessments for customer connections and network extensions
Ensure all designs comply with network codes, safety standards, and engineering best practice
Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution
Support continuous improvement in design processes, technology adoption, and asset optimisation
Contribute to the development of sustainable and future-focused network solutions
What You’ll Bring
A degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years’ experience in distribution network or infrastructure design
Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, and design or modelling tools (e.g. PowerFactory, or similar)
Strong understanding of design standards, NZ electrical codes, and safety regulations
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
To Apply
If you’re looking for that next step in your career where your contribution matters and you can work on meaningful projects get contact our team today!
- Industry
- Energy, Oil & Gas
- Locations
- Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, Auckland
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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A unique cost-model, we're not just about the big fee at the end 💰
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We have over 70 years of joint expertise to find you the best and hardest to entice talent across the globe
Partnering with Paragon
As a small business we’re agile and adaptable to meet the expectations of our clients, and our candidates.
Our ethics, honesty, transparency and hands-on approach means we’re always contactable, in tune with what our candidates and clients require and provide updates and advice, along the recruitment journey.
We are inclusive, love having fun and a laugh, we're inquisitive about you as a candidate, and your business as a client, so we ask loads of questions so we can help you as best as we can!
We don’t take ourselves too seriously but take finding your next dream job, as seriously as anything!
At the same time, we are very committed to attracting the best talent for your business, and ensuring your brand speaks volumes for potential employees to join your team.
Check out the candidate journey we take our candidates on, to be their best!
About Paragon Recruitment Ltd
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