Customer Projects Engineer

Counties Energy; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life & income protection

Enhanced partner’s leave

Training & development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Counties Energy seeks a Customer Projects Design Engineer to oversee end-to-end delivery of customer projects from initial enquiry to construction readiness. You will scope requirements, develop technically sound and commercially viable solutions for electricity supply to subdivisions and developments.

You will prepare quotes, contribute to commercial agreements, and progress approved work into construction while ensuring designs are safe, cost-effective, and compliant with regulations.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in electricity supply or electrical engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in electricity design or project management roles within New Zealand or Australia.
• A good understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and industry rules relating to electricity supply.
• Understands and practices the principles of zero harm.
• Calm, professional temperament with ability to cope in pressured environments and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of customer projects from enquiry through construction readiness.
• Prepare quotes and offers, contribute to commercial agreements, progress approved work into construction.
• Ensure designs are safe, cost-effective and compliant with company and industry standards, directly or via external specialists, and hand over to Field Operations.
• Maintain high attention to detail to ensure excellent customer satisfaction and accurate project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in electricity supply or electrical engineering

Job description

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We are open to receiving applications from those of all experience levels from Intermediate to Senior.

Say hello to Counties EnergyEnergy Reimagined

At Counties Energy, our purpose is to power thriving communities by unlocking the full energy potential of the region to secure a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.

As a 100% community owned electricity distributor, we deliver safe and reliable power to nearly 50,000 homes and businesses from south Auckland to the top of the Waikato.

We are looking for a customer-focused Customer Projects Design Engineer to manage the end-to-end delivery of customer projects, from initial enquiry through to construction readiness. This role involves scoping customer requirements and developing technically sound and commercially viable solutions for electricity supply to subdivisions, industrial developments, area-wide projects, and asset relocations.

You will be responsible for preparing quotes and offers, contributing to commercial agreements, and progressing approved work into construction. A key focus is ensuring that designs are safe, cost-effective, and compliant with company and industry standards, either directly or through external specialists, and preparing work for handover to Field Operations.

Success in this role requires strong communication, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a high level of attention to detail to ensure excellent customer satisfaction and accurate project delivery.

We are open to receiving applications from those of all experience levels from Intermediate to Senior.

• Relevant qualification in electricity supply or electrical engineering;
• 3+ years’ experience in electricity design or project management roles within New Zealand or Australia;
• A good understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and industry rules relating to electricity supply;
• Understands and practices the principles of zero harm;
• Calm, professional temperament with ability to cope in pressured environments, maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues in challenging situations;
• Resilient and tenacious; successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions and looks for opportunities to improve the current state;
• Resilient and tenacious; successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions and looks for opportunities to improve the current state;
• Numerate and analytical; highly organised and methodical, makes decisions based on facts and analysis.
• Ability to cope in pressured environments

At Counties Energy, we value a growth mindset, so if you have most of these skills or characteristics in your toolbox, we encourage you to apply.

Based in Pukekohe, we have a great culture that is fun, friendly, and supportive, you'll quickly see why working with us is something special.

• Health, life, and income protection insurance
• Enhanced paid partner’s leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Relocation packages

Plus, after 12 months, you’ll also receive:

• Increased company KiwiSaver Contribution to 4.5%,
• A paid 'Me Day' for you, to use as you choose and,
• An extra five days of sick leave.

Find out more about us

As one of New Zealand’s most progressive energy companies, we power everything from homes and businesses, through to new tech innovations and life-changing ideas. But we’re more than just power – we’re a technology and energy business, and as Aotearoa New Zealand transitions to a low carbon future, we’ll continue to lead change to be fully prepared for what’s next.

Based in Pukekohe, our sights are set nationwide for our future. With an asset base of $577m and revenue of $171m per year, our people at Counties Energy number over 200, while our subsidiary ECL Group, a technology and energy solutions company which spans the country, employs around 300 staff.

Our network is evolving and growing at one of the fastest rates in the country. We’re seeking great talent to build, plan and maintain this growth.

Find out more about us and our journey towards our new energy future – countiesenergy.co.nz.

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