Electrical Engineer (intermediate to senior level) Christchurch or Twizel - 2 year fixed term

Company Description

Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā 
From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun 

We're Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating power from 100% renewable sources—wind, water, and sun!

Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing     

This is an opportunity to work on New Zealand’s iconic renewable generation infrastructure as a key member of our multi-disciplinary team of skilled engineers. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, your broad experience and diverse competencies will provide strong technical leadership in our Generation business unit, with a focus primarily on our existing large hydro and wind generation sites. We need your ability to navigate complex and multifaceted challenges, including large and small capital upgrades, plant breakdowns and compliance breaches, and asset strategies. You’ll work alongside other highly experienced engineers and help support and mentor our next generation of engineers.

Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer!   

We value work/life balance, so our flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer: 

• An attractive and competitive salary package plus discounts from several partnerships 

• Enhanced leave provisions: three company-paid days (over the holiday period) and options to buy up to 12 days of additional leave 

• Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions 

• We offer excellent learning and development opportunities, and we want you to be the best version of yourself, we will help you get there!  

• Award-winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it. 

• Employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts 

• A one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed) 

All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!  

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring  

We’re looking for an intermediate to senior level engineer with proven experience leading complex, technically challenging work across electrical (and other) engineering disciplines. 

Key skills and experience include: a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) and professional experience in the consulting or engineering industry. 

• Experience with maintenance, projects, commissioning, and asset management in the power generation, transmission, or heavy electrical fields. 

• An understanding of project delivery methodologies, electrical industry compliance, asset management, and health and safety best practices. 

• A keenness to own the outcome and provide technical leadership beyond your normal swim lane. 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills. 

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us?     

We help reduce carbon emissions and support communities in doing the same, supplying electricity to over 400,000 homes, businesses, and farms through Meridian and Powershop.  

• At Meridian, we embrace diversity and inclusion, knowing that different perspectives make us stronger. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work, creating a welcoming and empowering environment for all. 

• Be gutsy, be in the waka, and be a good human – our three principles. We work hard and celebrate connection through quizzes, morning teas, and cultural events, both in person and virtually.  

• Sustainability is in our DNA. We proudly support KidsCan and Kākāpō Recovery and work side-by-side with our generation communities.  

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now   

If this opportunity sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!  

We encourage you to apply for this role — even if you don’t meet every requirement. At Meridian, we value diverse perspectives and believe that potential, passion, and a willingness to grow are important. If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!  

To view the full position description, please click here.  

If you’ve got any questions, please email careers@meridianenergy.co.nz. We're committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we’re more than happy to help.   

If you’ve got any questions, please email careers@meridianenergy.co.nz. We're committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we’re more than happy to help.   

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