Commercial Solar Design Engineer

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Commercial Solar Design Engineer to enhance our energy offerings. You'll produce high-quality solar designs while collaborating with various teams to ensure project success. Ideal candidates have 3+ years designing solar systems and a qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Join our hybrid work environment and contribute to innovative sustainable energy solutions while enjoying flexibility and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience designing and/or installing solar systems.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction practices.
• HVAC/hot water experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed solar and commercial energy system designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Engage directly with project specifications and take ownership.

Skills

Designing solar systems

Customer-centric approach

Confidence using solar software

Strong understanding of AS/NZS standards

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolarPlus

PVSyst

TRNSYS

Revit

Job description

The Role

As we continue to expand our reach in solar and whole‑of‑home energy offerings, we’re searching for an additional experienced Commercial Solar Design Engineer to join our Design Services team in our Home Solutions business.

With a strong pipeline of diverse commercial and industrial work across Auckland and beyond there’s plenty to get your teeth into here. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, technically excellent commercial solar designs.

• Produce detailed solar and commercial energy system designs that meet technical, regulatory, and commercial standards.
• Collaborate with Product, Installation, Service, Sales, and wider Haier Group teams to ensure end‑to‑end quality outcomes for our commercial customers.
• Engage directly with project requirements—specifications, drawings, costings—and take ownership from design through to winning the project.
• Support the continual improvement of our design processes and build our internal knowledge base.

What You’ll Work On

• Commercial and industrial solar PV system design.
• Green and sustainable building integrations.
• Energy modelling, HVAC and hot‑water system considerations.
• Detailed drawings, load calculations, ducting/piping system evaluations.
• Customer‑centric solution design aligned to our Home Solutions strategy.

You’ll be the design expert that our cross‑functional teams rely on — helping Installation, Service, Sales, and Product teams deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Our Ideal Applicant

• 3+ years’ experience designing and/or installing solar systems (HVAC/hot water experience highly advantageous).
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of AS/NZS standards (4777, 5033, 5139, 4509, etc.).
• Knowledge of building codes and construction practices.
• Confidence using solar and energy modelling software (e.g., SolarPlus, PVSyst, TRNSYS, Revit).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

You’ll Excel If You Are

• Customer‑led in your approach to design.
• A systems thinker with strong technical depth.
• A disciplined planner able to juggle multiple projects.
• Decisive, curious, and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• A natural collaborator who builds strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Passionate about sustainability and the future of energy.
• Resilient, self‑aware, and committed to growth, and above all, has a commitment to health and safety.

Why Join Us

We offer a professional and fun working environment, with a hybrid work environment in our Auckland HQ – soon to be at our new Penrose base. You’ll be rewarded with flexibility, diverse work you can truly own, and generous employee benefits. Above all is the opportunity to join us as we continue to be at the forefront of integrated sustainable energy solutions, and contribute directly to decarbonising across Aotearoa and Australia.

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.