Renewable Energy Project Engineer - Flexible Work

Mercury; Hamilton, Taupo, Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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