Senior Network Development Engineer – Shape the Grid’s Future

Wellington Electricity; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Insurance (Income Protection)

New building in Upper Hutt

Learning & development

Community impact work

Job summary

Wellington Electricity in Upper Hutt seeks a Network Development Senior Engineer to lead long- and short-term network planning, perform advanced modelling and advise on capital investment. You will mentor engineers, shape the Asset Management Plan and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering a safe, reliable energy network.

The role demands 7+ years in electricity distribution, expertise in load forecasting and power system analysis, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in electricity distribution, including network planning, asset management, engineering or network design.
• Advanced capability in load forecasting, power system analysis and network modelling using DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Strong analytical skills to identify network risks, assess options and develop practical solutions.
• Knowledge of electricity industry regulations, planning standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Commercial acumen with experience developing business cases, evaluating investments and supporting capital planning.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, with CPEng status or progress towards professional registration highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of short and long-term network plans to support growth, reliability and future customer needs.
• Undertake advanced network modelling, load forecasting and technical analysis to inform strategic investment decisions.
• Identify network limitations and develop technically sound and commercially viable reinforcement solutions.
• Develop concept briefs and capital project high-level budgets for network augmentation for CAPEX budgeting.
• Lead planning documents including the Asset Management Plan, Network Development Plan and capital programme.
• Provide specialist advice on major customer connections, distributed generation, EV infrastructure and emerging technologies.
• Mentor and support engineers across the business to develop technical capability and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Load forecasting

Power system analysis

Network modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Mentoring

Education

Electrical engineering degree

CPEng status / registration progress

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Wellington Electricity in Upper Hutt seeks a Network Development Senior Engineer to lead long- and short-term network planning, perform advanced modelling and advise on capital investment. You will mentor engineers, shape the Asset Management Plan and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering a safe, reliable energy network.

The role demands 7+ years in electricity distribution, expertise in load forecasting and power system analysis, and strong stakeholder engagement.