Solar Project Engineer — Hands-On Renewable Delivery

Hiringa Energy; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development and delivery of our solar farm portfolio and other renewable energy projects across New Zealand and Australia.

You will work across civil, mechanical, electrical and construction interfaces, with regular travel to project sites around New Zealand. This hands-on role covers development through commissioning and handover, with ownership in a small, fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure, energy, industrial or construction projects.
• Experience in solar or other renewable energy projects would be an advantage, but strong transferable experience is also welcome.
• A qualification or practical background in engineering, construction or a related technical field. Electrical experience would be valuable, but it is not essential; civil, mechanical and other relevant backgrounds will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of suppliers, contractors, consultants and delivery partners.
• Coordinate engineering inputs, programme activities, budgets, risks, changes and technical deliverables.
• Work with the project team and contractors to achieve health, safety, environment and quality outcomes.
• Build relationships with project partners, contractors, consultants, regulators, landowners, iwi and local communities.
• Prepare project updates, technical documentation, scopes of work, specifications and reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate site activities across civil works, equipment installation, mechanical interfaces, electrical works, grid connection, logistics and procurement.
• Help develop engineering, project delivery and document control systems for the portfolio.
• Provide technical input into procurement, tender evaluations, contract negotiations and commercial decisions.
• Support compliance with consent conditions, technical standards, regulatory requirements and approved project documentation.
• Provide input for project governance, partner and contractor meetings, tracking actions through to completion.
• Support cost forecasting, progress claims and project reporting with project and finance teams.

Skills

Project planning

Technical coordination

Cost awareness

Risk management

Change control

Clear technical communication

Practical problem-solving

Engineering judgment

Education

Engineering or construction background

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development and delivery of our solar farm portfolio and other renewable energy projects across New Zealand and Australia.

You will work across civil, mechanical, electrical and construction interfaces, with regular travel to project sites around New Zealand. This hands-on role covers development through commissioning and handover, with ownership in a small, fast-moving team.