Overhead Network Engineer - Design, Standards & Asset

Orion NZ; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

3 days of My Days leave

Wellbeing allowance

Access to holiday house in Hanmer

Job summary

Orion NZ in Christchurch is seeking a Technical Engineer (Lines) to deliver engineered designs, specifications and technical advice across the overhead network. You will shape standards and maintenance practices and develop our asset information to support lifecycle decisions.

You'll inspect poles, towers and conductors, work with suppliers and internal teams to balance safety, performance and cost, and contribute to asset management plans and industry standards.

Qualifications

• NZDE Level 6 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong background in electricity power systems and overhead lines infrastructure across design, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of overhead line assets up to 66 kV; familiarity with NZ and international suppliers.
• Registration as an electrical worker is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineered designs, specifications and technical advice across our overhead network.
• Shape and improve standards, specifications and maintenance practices for poles, towers, conductors and equipment.
• Develop overhead network model and asset information to support lifecycle decisions.
• Involve in pole inspections, condition assessments and failure investigations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, consultants and internal teams to review designs balancing safety, performance, risk and cost.
• Identify better ways of doing things, including trialling new equipment and contributing to asset management plans and industry standards.

Skills

Overhead line design

Electrical power systems

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

NZDE Level 6 or equivalent

Job description

Orion NZ in Christchurch is seeking a Technical Engineer (Lines) to deliver engineered designs, specifications and technical advice across the overhead network. You will shape standards and maintenance practices and develop our asset information to support lifecycle decisions.

You'll inspect poles, towers and conductors, work with suppliers and internal teams to balance safety, performance and cost, and contribute to asset management plans and industry standards.