Strategic Power Network Development Engineer

Wellington Electricity; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus up to 10%

Insurance benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Community impact

Job summary

Wellington Electricity in Upper Hutt is seeking a Network Development Engineer to shape the future of the network. You will help plan, develop and optimise the electricity network to support growth and ensure a safe, reliable supply.

The role blends strategic planning with technical analysis, influencing major investments, evaluating technologies and collaborating across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in electricity distribution, transmission or related power systems.
• Knowledge of network planning, asset management, power system analysis or engineering design.
• Experience with load forecasting, network modelling and assessing network performance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical and commercial considerations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term plans to support growth, reliability and resilience of Wellington Electricity's network.
• Undertake load forecasting, network analysis and modelling to support investment and planning decisions.
• Identify network constraints and develop practical solutions for future capacity and performance.
• Contribute to planning documents including Asset Management Plan, Network Development Plan and capital programme.
• Assess new customer connections and provide planning advice for diverse developments.
• Prepare business cases and technical recommendations to support network investments.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with operational, regulatory and commercial teams.

Skills

Load forecasting

Network modelling

Power systems analysis

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Wellington Electricity in Upper Hutt is seeking a Network Development Engineer to shape the future of the network. You will help plan, develop and optimise the electricity network to support growth and ensure a safe, reliable supply.

The role blends strategic planning with technical analysis, influencing major investments, evaluating technologies and collaborating across internal and external partners.