Project Engineer – Electrical

Mercury; Hamilton, Taupo, Rotorua; Híbrido; NZD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

5 extra leave days per year (MyDays)

$400 tax-free home office contribution

25% off Mercury energy, broadband and?

Employee Share Scheme: $1000 Mercury

Wellbeing programme with health checks

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted health insurance

Lif e and income protection insurance

Resumo da vaga

Mercury is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer to deliver electrical projects across our hydro and geothermal portfolio in New Zealand. You will work with experienced engineers, project managers and contractors to deliver reliable, safe and sustainable infrastructure that supports a low‑emissions future.

Based in Hamilton or Rotorua with flexible working options, you will contribute across feasibility, design, commissioning and close‑out, helping Mercury advance its renewable energy projects

Qualificações

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4–7+ years in electrical engineering, project engineering, asset management, or related roles.
• Experience with power systems, plant, equipment, and engineering design principles.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project environments and delivering outcomes.
• Strong communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Technical Delivery: support electrical engineering solutions across capital projects and asset improvements, ensuring safety, reliability and fit for purpose.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: build relationships with site teams, contractors and internal stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Project Lifecycle Support: contribute to planning, design reviews, testing, commissioning and technical assurance.
• Engineering Excellence: prepare and review engineering docs, specifications and assessments per standards.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to improve practices and share lessons learned.

Conhecimentos

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descrição da vaga

Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

At the heart of everything we do is our purpose:

Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.

This purpose inspires us to create lasting value for our people, our communities, and future generations, ensuring New Zealand continues to thrive.

Help deliver Mercury's $1 billion investment in New Zealand's renewable energy future

Are you a Project Electrical Engineer who wants to make a real impact on New Zealand's energy landscape?

We're looking for a Project Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering electrical projects across Mercury's hydro and geothermal generation project portfolio. This is an opportunity to contribute to the future of renewable energy while working on some of New Zealand's most significant and iconic generation assets.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, operational specialists, and industry-leading contractors to deliver critical infrastructure projects that improve reliability, enhance performance, and support New Zealand's transition to a low-emissions future.

From feasibility, concept development and design through to commissioning and project close-out, you'll be involved across the entire project lifecycle, solving complex engineering challenges and helping deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

With flexible working options and a strong culture of collaboration, this role can be based in Hamilton or Rotorua, with regular opportunities to engage directly with our hydro and geothermal sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Delivery: Support the successful project delivery of electrical engineering solutions across capital project works and asset improvement projects, ensuring outcomes are safe, practical, reliable, and fit for purpose.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop strong relationships with site teams, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Project Lifecycle Support: Contribute to planning, design reviews, testing, commissioning, and technical assurance activities throughout project delivery.
• Engineering Excellence: Prepare, review, and validate engineering documentation, specifications, studies, and technical assessments while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and quality requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve engineering practices, share lessons learned, and contribute to the ongoing growth of Mercury's engineering capability.

We're interested in capable project engineers who are technically strong, collaborative, and motivated by delivering meaningful outcomes.

To be successful, you'll ideally bring:

• A degree or higher diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional membership or progression toward membership with Engineering New Zealand or a similar professional body (desirable).
• 4 to 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, project engineering, asset management, capital project delivery, or related technical roles.
• Sound knowledge of electrical power systems, plant, equipment, and engineering design principles.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments and contributing to successful project outcomes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience within structured project delivery, governance, or stage-gate environments is advantageous.
• Experience in power generation, high-voltage systems, hydro generation, geothermal assets, or other critical infrastructure environments would be beneficial but is not essential.

At Mercury, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Additional 5 days of leave each year (MyDays).
• $400 tax-free contribution towards setting up your home office.
• Offers on electricity and telco - if you're a Mercury customer, you can enjoy 25% off eligible energy, broadband and mobile charges
• Join the Employee Share Scheme where you receive $1,000 of Mercury shares annually with a 3-year period of restriction
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives are valued.
• Annual salary reviews, enhanced parental leave benefits, and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career development opportunities and pathways across one of New Zealand’s leading multi-utility organisations.
• Flexible working arrangements, with the trust and autonomy to work from home, the office, or one of our operational sites.
• Discounted health insurance plus company-funded life and income protection insurance.
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including annual health checks and confidential employee assistance support.
• Gender affirmation leaves and compassionate bereavement leave, including support when losing a beloved pet.

Mercury is committed to helping our people grow. You'll have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, enabling you to strengthen both your technical expertise and leadership capability while building a rewarding long-term career.

At Mercury, we believe diversity of thought, experience, and background makes us stronger. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and recognise that talent comes in many forms. If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

Applications close Friday, 20 November at 5:00pm.

Mercury reserves the right to progress exceptional candidates through the recruitment process prior to the closing date

Reference # 43274

Posted 09 Nov 2026

Closing 20 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupō

Expertise Engineering - Generation, Geothermal, Hydro