Distribution Standards Engineer (Electrical) – Flexible Work

WEL Networks; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, life and income protection

Flexible working: work from home up to

Relocation costs

Excellent salary package with annual

Job summary

WEL Networks in Hamilton is seeking a Technical Standards Engineer to manage standards, drawings, and guidance for the electricity distribution network. You will ensure designs are safe, practical, and aligned with asset management outcomes.

Reporting to Engineering Team Leader, you will maintain technical documentation, assess changes, and provide input on new equipment and technologies while supporting field and tender activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, electrical trade, NZCE or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong distribution network design, equipment, standards and construction knowledge.
• Experience developing or improving technical standards, policies or processes.
• Sound understanding of health and safety, regulation, Safety in Design and risk.
• Practical field insight, with asset management, engineering or equipment evaluation experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve distribution network standards, drawings and technical documentation.
• Assess and communicate standard changes that support safety, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Provide technical input into new equipment, materials and technologies.
• Offer practical engineering advice on non-standard designs, field queries, tenders and peer reviews.
• Support quality, consistency and asset outcomes through fit-for-purpose technical guidance.

Skills

Distribution network design

Technical judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

NZCE or equivalent

Job description

WEL Networks in Hamilton is seeking a Technical Standards Engineer to manage standards, drawings, and guidance for the electricity distribution network. You will ensure designs are safe, practical, and aligned with asset management outcomes.

Reporting to Engineering Team Leader, you will maintain technical documentation, assess changes, and provide input on new equipment and technologies while supporting field and tender activities.