Home Solutions Solar Design Engineer

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Generous employee benefits

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Residential Solar Design Engineer to create high-quality solar designs. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure effective energy solutions and engage directly with customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in solar system design, a tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in relevant software. The role offers a hybrid working environment and generous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience designing and/or installing solar systems.
• Strong understanding of AS/NZS standards.
• Confidence using solar and energy modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed solar energy system designs.
• Collaborate with various teams for quality outcomes.
• Engage with project requirements through to winning new work.

Skills

Solar system design

HVAC systems

Energy modelling

Technical depth

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolarPlus

PVSyst

TRNSYS

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

The Role In Home Solutions we continue to expand our reach in solar and whole‑of‑home energy offerings and are now searching for additional experienced Residential Solar Design Engineer to join our Design Services team. With a strong pipeline of residential work across Auckland and beyond, there’s plenty to get your teeth into here. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, technically excellent commercial solar designs. You will…

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed solar energy system designs that meet technical, regulatory, and residential standards.
• Collaborate with Product, Installation, Service, Sales, and wider Haier Group teams to ensure end‑to‑end quality outcomes for our residential customers.
• Engage directly with project requirements—specifications, drawings, costings—and take ownership from design through to winning new work.
• Support the continual improvement of our design processes and build our internal knowledge base.

What You’ll Work On

• Residential solar PV system design
• Energy modelling, HVAC and hot‑water system considerations
• Detailed drawings, load calculations, ducting/piping system evaluations
• Customer‑centric solution design aligned to our Home Solutions strategy

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience designing and/or installing solar systems (HVAC/hot water experience highly advantageous)
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of AS/NZS standards (4777, 5033, 5139, 4509, etc.)
• Knowledge of building codes and construction practices for residential
• Confidence using solar and energy modelling software (e.g., SolarPlus, PVSyst, TRNSYS, Revit)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

You’ll Excel If You Are…

• Customer‑led in your approach to design
• A systems thinker with strong technical depth
• A disciplined planner able to juggle multiple projects
• Decisive, curious, and comfortable challenging the status quo
• A natural collaborator who builds strong cross‑functional relationships
• Passionate about sustainability and the future of energy
• Resilient, self‑aware, and committed to growth, and above all, has a commitment to health and safety

Why Join Us

We offer a professional and fun working environment, with a hybrid work environment in our Auckland HQ – soon to be at our new Penrose base. You’ll be rewarded with flexibility, diverse work you can truly own, and generous employee benefits. Above all is the opportunity to join us as we continue to be at the forefront of integrated sustainable energy solutions, and contribute directly to decarbonising across Aotearoa and Australia.

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.