Electrical Distribution Designer – 11kV/33kV Projects

Unison Networks; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison Contracting Services Limited in New Zealand seeks a skilled Designer to design distribution network and customer projects across 400V, 11kV and 33kV levels. The role focuses on reliability, security and regulatory compliance, and involves pre-site planning and handover to Project Managers.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in distribution, an electrical qualification, and experience with CAD tools like Bentley MicroStation. Familiarity with regulatory requirements is desirable.

Qualifications

• Electrical industry qualification required.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in the Distribution field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design projects for reliability, security and quality of supply.
• Prepare technical specifications in line with standards and legislative requirements.
• Complete design using Unison provided software including Bentley MicroStation.
• Provide information for regulatory, compliance and financial justification for projects.
• Liaise with Supervisors/Project Managers to ensure design aligns with construction methodology.
• Progress discussions between Unison and other service and territorial authorities and utilities as necessary.
• Progress negotiation and securing of easements and other property acquisitions.
• Complete design to handover stage to Project Managers and provide high level technical support during execution.
• Participate in post-project review.
• Ensure safety in design requirements are taken into account when undertaking all complex design work.

Skills

Design experience

CAD software

Electrical industry knowledge

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Unison Contracting Services Limited in New Zealand seeks a skilled Designer to design distribution network and customer projects across 400V, 11kV and 33kV levels. The role focuses on reliability, security and regulatory compliance, and involves pre-site planning and handover to Project Managers.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in distribution, an electrical qualification, and experience with CAD tools like Bentley MicroStation. Familiarity with regulatory requirements is desirable.