Senior Design Engineer (Controls and Communications)

Job Description

As a Senior Controls and Communications Design Engineer, you will deliver high-quality electrical engineering services, managing project design packages from concept through to detailed design for low, medium, and high-voltage installations. You'll provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, engaging and managing specialists, and supporting continuous improvement across engineering practices and business systems.

The work will primarily involve leading the development of controls and communications design for our solar and BESS sites. Key activities include developing, implementing and maintaining SCADA for our sites, developing the logic and configuring the plant site controller and developing the communications design for these sites. You will support the lead electrical design engineer to complete design drawings, provide equipment specifications, lead procurement of this equipment, and oversee or undertake testing and commissioning of these devices/equipment in the field. Your role will also involve providing on-going operational support to our sister company NewPower Energy Limited (NEL) who own and operate many of our projects. To undertake these activities, you will work with externals, such as the Electricity Distribution Business (EDB), Transpower, equipment suppliers and consultants.

About you

• Tertitary degree in Engineering is essential
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng or CMEngNZ) or actively working towards
• Electrical Engineering/NZDE with at least 8 years' experience
• Industrial and/or HV design experience or previous experience in renewable energy is an advantage
• Experience in detailed design processes, technical writing and documentation
• You demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to workplace health and safety

Staff Benefits

You will benefit from a powerful package of benefits if you join us at NewPower

• medical, life, and income protection insurance,
• relocation costs,
• flexible working options,
• ongoing career development
• and most important of all, an excellent salary package.

Infratec and sister company NewPower Energy Ltd (NewPower) design, build, and commission world class renewable energy projects. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions to provide economic, environmental, and social value to customers, communities, and our shareholders, both now and for the future.

As a company we are passionate about people and the environment, and this passion is not only evident in the project work we do but how we run our business. We are dedicated to improving our sustainability and social impact and ensuring this workplace supports peoples' wellbeing. We prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our recruitment process and offer a supportive environment to work in, along with a range of great employee benefits.

Ready to learn more? Start here

We actively value diversity and inclusion, so to start, tell us a little bit about the 'real you' in your application. Check out the position description and apply online with your cover letter and CV, showing us what sets you apart. Demonstrate your track record and share some of your proudest achievements. We can't wait to hear from you.

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.