Team Leader (Distribution, Northern) / Principal Engineer Posted: 29/07/2024 Closing Date: 27/08/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Category: Other Job Description Why is this an exciting role? As a member of our collaborative team, you'll enjoy a diverse range of work and have ample opportunity to leverage your leadership and technical skills on both national and international projects. Our company's unique structure allows you to truly shape culture and strategy while witnessing the tangible impact of your contributions. The Distribution Market specialises in designing projects for electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) in New Zealand, having successfully completed projects for most of the 27 EDBs in the country. The team is involved in a variety of projects, including zone substation upgrades/new builds, renewable generation connections, switchboard upgrades, ODID (outdoor to indoor) projects, and smart technology implementation. Our exciting recent projects have included studies for major wind and solar farms, where we undertake work for both the developer and utility on the application and due diligence sides. We like to work as a trusted partner with our clients and are always looking at ways to innovate and challenge how things are done. You will be able to foster and develop professional and technical experience and advance your career, while leading, mentoring, and sharing your knowledge with others. You will have the opportunity to grow into a consulting role and become a trusted advisor for our clients, where you execute and lead projects, on behalf of a market-leading company. What will you be responsible for? As a Team Leader and Design Manager/Engineer, you will be leading the design of HV transmission and distribution projects throughout NZ, while also fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. You will play a crucial role in the design of some of NZ's critical electrical infrastructure, which will ultimately improve the reliability and quality of supply to our communities. In addition to providing people leadership, technical guidance, and senior-level support to the Distribution Team, you will also promote cohesion among various teams in our office. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Leading a team within the Distribution Market to deliver projects to our clients Organising and managing the team resources to meet workflow demands Providing oversight and direction on projects managed within the team, ensuring effective communication and coordination with other teams Managing design projects and contributing to, or leading multi-disciplinary project teams Developing and fostering relationships with clients to understand their opportunities and requirements, then delivering projects to meet them Providing technical guidance to colleagues and other teams, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration Preparing high-quality written reports and presentations, for management and customer review Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders Providing technical expertise, in accordance with project time, quality and cost objectives Compiling budget estimates and pricing schedules Organising social activities that bring together team members from different disciplines and ensuring the well-being of all team members while maintaining communication with their respective managers in other locations. What are we looking for? You will be a team player with a passion for motivating and developing others. You will have a solid grounding in electrical design and be someone who actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will need a University degree - BE Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent, eight years minimum relevant experience and will have; Extensive industry experience, preferably in NZ or Australia and the ability to build industry networks Previous consultancy experience is preferred A high degree of technical experience and competence Experience in electricity network and substation system designs Self-motivation, organisation and a strong work ethic Company Overview Our purpose is to provide sustainable electrical solutions which enhance communities. ElectroNet Consulting is the engineering consultancy within the ElectroNet Group and is proudly 100% community owned. This award-winning group comprises the ownership and operation of distribution and generation assets, construction and maintenance divisions, engineering and design professional services, along with a team which develops innovative technology for the benefit of the industry. Our specialised business units within the group work together as one in the delivery of electricity energy industry projects across Aotearoa. Our vision is to be leaders in electrical energy and technology, and we believe we can achieve this because of the values we work by every day – we look after each other, we work smarter, we do the right thing and together we can achieve great things. As an ElectroNet team member, you'll enjoy an array of benefits, including: ElectroNet Plus - our long service recognition programme (starting at 2 years) Flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance. Professional development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression Two weeks paid parental leave Life and crisis insurance cover Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 confidential EAP support, free annual health checks, fresh fruit, free vaccinations and eye health check-ups and prescriptions Access to a range of discounts including fuel and health insurance Access to the Workride scheme which assists employees in achieving great savings on the purchase of a new bicycle, e-bike or scooter Celebration of special occasions, social club and team events At ElectroNet, we believe that our strength lies in our diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is equitable, inclusive, and supportive of all employees. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and ability, and believe that these differences make us stronger as a team. Are you feeling inspired and in need of a new challenge? Then what are you waiting for? For more information get in touch with the people team at ****** We are happy to accommodate your personal circumstances with respect to a start date. This position will be based in Newmarket, Auckland
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