Renewable Energy Engineer (Graduate)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Development path

Project lifecycle exposure

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

CPEng pathway

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited in Auckland is seeking a qualified engineer to support our clean energy projects across New Zealand. You will learn from experienced engineers and take on real responsibility from day one, contributing to solar, wind and battery energy storage initiatives.

The role focuses on design, due diligence, grid connections, data analysis and hands-on project support across the lifecycle, with a structured development path and opportunities to pursue CPEng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (EE/Mech/Civil/Env) or related field.
• Interest in renewable energy and clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical and data skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to simplify technical topics.
• Initiative, curiosity, ownership and quick learning.
• Right to work in New Zealand.
• Internships or project energy 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 technical due diligence.
• Assist with grid connection applications and coordination with Transpower and local network companies.
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers.
• Support construction and commissioning with travel to project sites across the country.
• Analyze performance data from operating assets and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards our engineering team relies on.

Skills

Analytical ability

Data analysis

Spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

NZ work rights

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Salary: NZD $70,000 - $90,000, depending on experience

Type: Full-time, permanent

About us

We are a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates renewable projects across New Zealand. Our growing portfolio spans utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS), and as a long-term owner we stay with every project from the first feasibility study through years of operation. New Zealand's electricity is already among the most renewable in the world, and the next chapter, replacing the remaining fossil generation and electrifying transport and industry, is being written now. We are expanding our Auckland team to help write it.

What you will do

• You will support engineering across our project pipeline, learning from experienced engineers while taking on real responsibility from the start. Your work will include:
• Supporting engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects at every stage
• Preparing energy yield assessments, site evaluations and technical due diligence
• Assisting with grid connection applications and coordination with Transpower and local network companies
• Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers
• Supporting construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across the country
• Analysing performance data from our operating assets and recommending improvements
• Contributing to the tools, templates and standards our engineering team relies on

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field
• A 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, with the ability to make technical topics simple
• Initiative and curiosity: you take ownership, ask good questions and learn quickly
• The right to work in New Zealand
• Internships, summer work or project experience in energy are valued but not required. We hire for aptitude and attitude, and we invest in developing our engineers.

What we offer

• NZD $70,000 - $90,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Auckland office
• A structured development path with mentorship from senior engineers
• Hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle across three technologies
• KiwiSaver employer contributions, generous annual leave and wellbeing support
• Support for professional development, including your pathway to CPEng with Engineering New Zealand
• The chance to grow with a company building and operating real clean energy assets

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika candidates. Adjustments are available on request throughout the recruitment process.