Distribution Design Engineer

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Specialist for a role in distribution design in Wellington, New Zealand. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering or design within the energy or infrastructure sector. Responsibilities include preparing detailed designs and supporting project management teams. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with overhead and underground electrical distribution lines.
• Background in design/estimation or engineering roles.
• Ability to prepare detailed designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support project management and construction teams during installation phases.
• Provide tailored solutions for clients' customers.
• Prepare detailed designs and specifications.

Skills

Distribution design

Technical specialization

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Design or engineering background in energy or infrastructure

Job description

The Company

Working across the power and utility sector, our client boasts an industry-leading distribution & transmission team. With a wealth of knowledge, our client possesses a strong national reputation for successful design and project delivery in the power sector. The team are continuing to grow and are further expanding their distribution & transmission team in New Zealand.

The role

Bringing strong practical experience and theoretical knowledge across distribution design, you will be a technical specialist, supporting the team by providing tailored solutions for our clients' customers. This will see you preparing detailed designs, drawings, specifications, and reports for overhead and underground electrical distribution lines. It will also see you assist project management and construction teams during the installation and construction phases of key projects.

About you

Coming from a design or engineering background in the energy or infrastructure sector, you will be a technical specialist, bringing a practical and detail‑oriented approach to underground and overhead distribution design. This may see you as a Design Engineer from a distribution or transmission asset owner or consultancy, seeking the opportunity to continue to develop your skillset as part of a renowned team.

Alternatively, you may be somebody from a design/estimation background looking to take the next step in your development journey.

The Opportunity

Operating at the forefront of the power sector, our client undertakes a broad range of interesting and challenging projects to support ongoing energy needs in New Zealand. Working in a design role with our client provides the opportunity to spearhead their challenging projects whilst uplifting and supporting a high‑performing team.

Apply

For a confidential discussion around this position, please call Joel Robertson. Alternatively, submit your resume and details via the 'apply' button.

Joel Robertson

Consultant - Energy

Fluid Recruitment

027 502 2002

www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz