DSO Systems Engineer: Automate & Optimize the Grid

LiveHire Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerco is seeking a DSO Operational Systems Engineer in New Plymouth to join the NOC Network Systems team. You will help develop systems, processes and technology to support a changing electricity network, including DER adoption, SCADA integration and automation.

The role blends technology, engineering and network operations, with opportunities to shape future operational capabilities and collaborate across multiple teams. Applications close soon.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA or operational technology.
• Electrical or controls engineering background.
• Understanding of network operations and systems integration.
• Ability to turn business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems and processes for evolving DER/DSO operations.
• Collaborate with NOC and DSO teams to enable automation and control.
• Integrate DER, distributed generation and network flexibility.
• Translate requirements into practical automation logic.
• Document systems, ensure supportability and knowledge sharing.

Skills

SCADA

Operational technology

Electrical engineering

Network operations

Systems integration

Automation and control

DER/DSO awareness

Software code interpretation

C, C++, Python

Automation design & commissioning

Tools

SCADA

RTU

Job description

Powerco is seeking a DSO Operational Systems Engineer in New Plymouth to join the NOC Network Systems team. You will help develop systems, processes and technology to support a changing electricity network, including DER adoption, SCADA integration and automation.

The role blends technology, engineering and network operations, with opportunities to shape future operational capabilities and collaborate across multiple teams. Applications close soon.