Electrical Design Engineers across the North Island
Play a key role designing the infrastructure that keeps New Zealand’s power network reliable, resilient and ready for the future!
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
Multiple opportunities across the North Island
Competitive salary + allowances, plus great benefits (e.g. insurance, training and promotion pathways).
Work across diverse clients on meaningful projects.
A supportive, safety‑first culture where your opinion matters and growth is encouraged.
About the Role
Due to a huge uptick in work for our client, we’re seeking multiple, detail-driven Design Engineers to join a highly respected New Zealand energy and infrastructure services provider across the North Island of NZ.
In this position, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity distribution and network solutions. Your work will vary from subdivision reticulation and customer connections to major infrastructure upgrades and renewable integration projects.
You’ll collaborate with project managers, field services, and clients to ensure all designs meet regulatory standards, technical requirements, and customer expectations, as you support New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more resilient energy future.
What You’ll Do
Develop and produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for LV and HV network infrastructure
Prepare cost estimates, project documentation, and design reports
Conduct site visits, surveys, and feasibility assessments for customer connections and network extensions
Ensure all designs comply with network codes, safety standards, and engineering best practice
Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution
Support continuous improvement in design processes, technology adoption, and asset optimisation
Contribute to the development of sustainable and future-focused network solutions
What You’ll Bring
A degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years’ experience in distribution network or infrastructure design
Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, and design or modelling tools (e.g. PowerFactory, or similar)
Strong understanding of design standards, NZ electrical codes, and safety regulations
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
To Apply
If you’re looking for that next step in your career where your contribution matters and you can work on meaningful projects get contact our team today!
- Industry
- Energy, Oil & Gas
- Locations
- Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, Auckland
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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Partnering with Paragon
Finding great people matters. So does creating a culture where they thrive. We support businesses across Recruitment and HR, from hiring and onboarding right through to retention, development and ongoing people support.
Most importantly, we stay close to your business, so the support we provide fits your people, culture and future plans.
About Paragon - The Agency for People
Great people decisions start well before a vacancy exists. We work with your team on headcount forecasting, team design, and the capability you’ll need next, so when a role does open it is already part of a plan we built together. The support continues long after the role is filled.
Partnership: We work closely with your team and get to know the business properly.
Transparency: You always know what’s happening and where things stand.
Fit: We look beyond the role to the culture, values and team around it, making sure the person strengthens the organisation, not just fills the vacancy.
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We don’t play agency games. We focus on good people, good process, and being a partner who truly cares about the people behind your business.