Senior Design Engineer

Northpower; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full private use vehicle

Flexible leave

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Fuel discounts

Retail discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Northpower in Auckland is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to mentor a team of design engineers and deliver high-quality design and pricing solutions across the electricity distribution network. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical excellence with people leadership to ensure designs are fit for purpose, commercially sound, and delivered safely and efficiently.

You will partner with Project Managers and customers to review designs, manage workloads, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or Electrical Diploma required.
• 3+ years in electrical distribution design engineering or project management.
• NZ driver's licence.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical network design and pricing.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Design Engineers.
• Review designs and quotations, provide technical guidance.
• Undertake complex connection designs and site visits.
• Engage with stakeholders to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Support continuous process improvement.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Leadership / mentoring

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Electrical Diploma

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced electrical design professional who enjoys leading people, solving complex challenges, and delivering great outcomes for customers? We're looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our team and play a key role in mentoring and supporting a team of Design Engineers while delivering high-quality design and pricing solutions across the electricity distribution network.

About The Role

Are you an experienced electrical design professional who enjoys leading people, solving complex challenges, and delivering great outcomes for customers? We're looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our team and play a key role in mentoring and supporting a team of Design Engineers while delivering high-quality design and pricing solutions across the electricity distribution network. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll combine technical expertise with people leadership, ensuring designs are fit for purpose, commercially sound, and delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with customer expectations. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Delivery teams, customers, developers, contractors, and consultants to keep projects moving and achieve successful outcomes. You'll be responsible for reviewing designs and quotations, providing technical guidance and coaching, managing team workloads, and supporting the continuous improvement of processes and performance. Alongside leading the team, you'll also undertake complex connection designs, site visits, pricing reviews, and stakeholder engagement to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Design Engineer or Project Manager with a strong understanding of electrical distribution networks and a passion for developing people and building high‑performing teams.

You'll bring

• A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or Electrical Diploma
• At least 3 years' experience in electrical distribution design engineering or project management
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical network design and pricing
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching others
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong customer focus and stakeholder management abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency across Microsoft Office and industry systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment
• A commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental best practice

If you enjoy leading from the front, supporting others to succeed, and making a real impact on critical infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

You’ll be joining a business where your work has a real impact on communities across Aotearoa. In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay, plus full private use vehicle
• Flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver options
• Life insurance, discounted medical cover and wellbeing support
• Fuel and retail discounts
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive and family‑friendly culture where safety comes first
• The opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that help power New Zealand's future

About Northpower

Proudly Kiwi‑owned, Northpower is one of New Zealand's largest infrastructure businesses, delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission and energy services across Aotearoa. With over 1,400 people nationwide, we're proud to power the communities that rely on us every day.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. Pre‑employment checks include a criminal history check, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.