At The Lines Company, we're about more than just keeping the power on in the King Country – it's about caring for our customers and our community. Our company is committed to creating positive and engaging employee experiences, lifting people capability, and ensuring a respectful, diverse, and enjoyable workplace.Alongside competitive salaries, enjoy perks like wellbeing incentives, medical insurance, additional leave days, plus paid parental leave, just to name a few. Join us for a chance to work for a forward-thinking, community-owned company that packs a big punch, making a real impact in the energy sector and our community.The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Line Designer to join our Network Team. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that the inspection, maintenance, and renewal of our power lines are conducted in a manner that aligns with the Company's strategic objectives. This involves not only maintaining the current operational efficiency and safety of the network but also planning for its sustainable future.Key AccountabilitiesLine Design, Renewal, Maintenance, and Optimisation - Set and maintain design standards. Create and review line designs, identify optimisation opportunities, and audit inspections. Ensure compliance, assist with renewals, and update design templates in Neara.Customer Engagement - Collaborate with customers and landowners to ensure safe and compliant projects. Protect works through easements and provide technical input for customer-initiated projects.Lines & Technical Inspections - Provide input on technical requirements for line and overhead switchgear inspections and assist in managing and coordinating inspections as needed.Join Us If You Have:A qualification in line design or similar is preferred.Minimum of 5-7+ years' experience in distribution or overhead line designs.Experience using Neara for line design is preferred.Understanding of AS/NZS 7000, AS/NZS 1170, NZECP 34 and Electricity Act 1992.Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.Ability to organize and motivate oneself to meet deadlines.Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!Please note, applications will be reviewed during the advertising period, and advertising may close earlier than the advertised date.Safety and wellbeing are important to us, so our recruitment process involves a Ministry of Justice criminal history check and a pre-employment medical, alcohol, and drug tests. It is also a requirement that you be a New Zealand citizen or resident or have a valid working visa to apply for this role.Embark on your journey with TLC and be part of a team where technology and innovation meet to create a brighter future. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr