Design Engineer

Horizon Energy Group (HEG); Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing support

Extra leave on birthday

Perks & discounts

Long-standing NZ company heritage

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Horizon Energy Group (HEG) – Whakatāne, North Island, is seeking an experienced engineering professional to deliver design, estimating and project management services for electricity distribution projects. You will support new customer connections, network upgrades, subdivisions and internal capital works while ensuring safe, efficient delivery and compliance with industry standards.

The role involves detailed network designs, cost estimates and documentation, plus coordinating contractors and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience within the electricity distribution industry
• Experience in project management, contract administration and contractor coordination
• Strong knowledge of overhead network design, with exposure to underground design and cost estimating
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
• Experience using engineering and business systems such as COLDNet, Neara, LIDAR, ERP platforms and Microsoft applications
• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and a strong customer focus

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed network designs, cost estimates and project documentation for overhead and underground distribution projects
• Managing projects from initial concept through to completion, including scheduling, budgeting and reporting
• Coordinating contractors, stakeholders and service providers to ensure successful project delivery
• Conducting site assessments, audits and quality checks to ensure compliance with company and industry standards
• Supporting customer applications for new supplies, capacity upgrades and subdivision developments
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering responsive, professional service outcomes
• Contributing to health, safety and continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Job description

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Horizon Energy Group (HEG) – Whakatane, North Island

Horizon Services Limited (HSL) is a nationally recognised electricity infrastructure services company. Our team of highly skilled designers, engineers, and field service technicians deliver innovative and reliable solutions. These include the design and maintenance of underground and overhead electricity infrastructure, streetlighting, capital works and maintenance, asset management, and future energy and sustainability solutions. Horizon Services is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group of companies.

About the role:

Based in Whakatāne, this role is responsible for providing engineering design, estimating and project management services for electricity distribution projects. You'll support new customer connections, network upgrades, subdivisions and internal capital works while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with industry standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed network designs, cost estimates and project documentation for overhead and underground distribution projects
• Managing projects from initial concept through to completion, including scheduling, budgeting and reporting
• Coordinating contractors, stakeholders and service providers to ensure successful project delivery
• Conducting site assessments, audits and quality checks to ensure compliance with company and industry standards
• Supporting customer applications for new supplies, capacity upgrades and subdivision developments
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering responsive, professional service outcomes
• Contributing to health, safety and continuous improvement initiatives across the business

About you:

You are an experienced design or electrical engineering professional who enjoys solving complex problems, managing projects and building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. You combine technical expertise with commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

You'll also bring:

• 3 to 5 years' experience within the electricity distribution industry
• Tertiary engineering qualifications, preferably a Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience in project management, contract administration and contractor coordination
• Strong knowledge of overhead network design, with exposure to underground design and cost estimating
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
• Experience using engineering and business systems such as COLDNet, Neara, LIDAR, ERP platforms and Microsoft applications
• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and a strong customer focus
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team
• A current New Zealand driver's licence

This opportunity would suit a motivated engineering professional looking to play a key role in the planning and delivery of critical electricity infrastructure projects.

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: enjoy a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Join a trusted NZ company with 70+ years of industry experience
• Supportive team culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right

Our SWITCH Values:

We're after someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:

• Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future.
• Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results.
• Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done.
• Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.
• Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day.
• Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always.
  

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.