Senior Project Engineer

Counties Energy; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and income protection

Enhanced paid partner’s leave

Training and development opportunities

Relocation packages

Job summary

Counties Energy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the development and delivery of significant electricity infrastructure projects from our Pukekohe base. You will align technical designs with commercial goals, manage cross-functional inputs and ensure timely outcomes across complex assignments.

Based in Pukekohe, you will work with internal teams, contractors, and clients to optimise solutions while adhering to regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electricity industry with 3+ years in project leadership over projects > $5m
• Design, connection assessment, construction support, commissioning and project delivery
• Commercially savvy with stakeholder, client, consultant and supplier interactions
• Electrical engineering degree, distribution networks or complex electricity infra experience; CPEng/PMP advantageous

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver critical electricity infrastructure projects
• Coordinate commercial, technical and stakeholder inputs to achieve optimal solutions
• Ensure technical soundness, commercial optimisation and alignment with engineering standards
• Report to Project Engineering and Design Manager and manage delivery timelines

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder coordination

Timely delivery

Education

Electrical engineering degree

CPEng or PMP (advantage)

Job description

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Say hello to Counties EnergyEnergy Reimagined

At Counties Energy, our purpose is to power thriving communities by unlocking the full energy potential of the region to secure a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.

As a 100% community owned electricity distributor, we deliver safe and reliable power to over 50,000 homes and businesses from south Auckland to the top of the Waikato.

Join Counties Energy as a Senior Project Engineer, supporting the development and delivery of critical/complex, commercially driven electricity infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will report to the Project Engineering and Design Manager and be accountable for both technical and commercial objectives, ensuring proposed solutions are technically sound, commercially optimised, and aligned with Counties Energy's engineering standards.

• Minimum 8 years' experience in the electricity industry, including at least 3 years in project engineering, project management or project leadership of projects greater than $5m.
• Demonstrated expertise in electricity infrastructure design, connection assessment, construction support, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Commercially savvy, with the ability to manage customer, consultant, contractor and supplier interactions in a professional and effective manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate commercial, technical, consultant and internal stakeholder inputs.
• Ability to provide practical, high-level technical options, scope assumptions, indicative budget inputs and clear technical recommendations in a commercial context.
• Consistently delivers results in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage technical inputs, and produce quality outcomes in a timely manner.
• A good knowledge of applicable legislation and industry guidelines.
• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering, preferably with experience in distribution networks, power systems or complex electricity infrastructure projects.
• CPEng or PMP accreditation is advantageous but not essential.

At Counties Energy, we value a growth mindset, so if you have most of these skills or characteristics in your toolbox, we encourage you to apply.

Based in Pukekohe, we have a great culture that is fun, friendly, and supportive. You’ll quickly see why working with us is something special.

• Health, life, and income protection insurance
• Enhanced paid partner’s leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Relocation packages

Plus, after 12 months, you’ll also receive:

• Increased company KiwiSaver Contribution to 4.5%,
• A paid ‘Me Day’ for you, to use as you choose and,
• An extra five days of sick leave.

Find out more about us

As one of New Zealand’s most progressive energy companies, we power everything from homes and businesses, through to new tech innovations and life-changing ideas. But we’re more than just power – we’re a technology and energy business, and as Aotearoa New Zealand transitions to a low carbon future, we’ll continue to lead change to be fully prepared for what’s next.

Based in Pukekohe, our sights are set nationwide for our future. With an asset base of $577m and revenue of $171m per year, our people at Counties Energy number over 200, while our subsidiary ECL Group, a technology and energy solutions company which spans the country, employs around 300 staff.

Our network is evolving and growing at one of the fastest rates in the country. We’re seeking great talent to build, plan and maintain this growth.

Find out more about us and our journey towards our new energy future – countiesenergy.co.nz.