Junior Renewable Energy Engineer - Hybrid + Mentorship Path

Renewable Careers Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Mentorship

Hybrid work

Development path

Full lifecycle exposure

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

CPEng pathway

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited is seeking an enthusiastic engineer to support our expanding renewable energy projects across New Zealand. You will work across solar, wind and storage initiatives, gaining real responsibility from day one.

Join a growing team with mentorship from senior engineers, a structured development path, and exposure to the full project lifecycle. Hybrid work from our Auckland office, KiwiSaver contributions, and wellbeing support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to simplify technical topics.
• Initiative and curiosity; ownership and quick learning.
• Right to work in New Zealand; internships or project experience valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects.
• Prepare energy yield assessments, site evaluations and due diligence.
• Assist with grid connection applications and coordination with Transpower and local networks.
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers.
• Support construction and commissioning with travel to project sites.
• Analyse performance data from operating assets and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards used by the engineering team.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical/civil or environmental engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Renewable Careers Limited is seeking an enthusiastic engineer to support our expanding renewable energy projects across New Zealand. You will work across solar, wind and storage initiatives, gaining real responsibility from day one.

Join a growing team with mentorship from senior engineers, a structured development path, and exposure to the full project lifecycle. Hybrid work from our Auckland office, KiwiSaver contributions, and wellbeing support are offered.