Powerco
2022 Graduate Electrical Engineering Programme (Feb 2022)
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- 1-3 vacancies
- Apply by 2 Jul 2021
- Start date 13 Feb 2022
Graduate Electrical Engineer
New Plymouth
Do you want to develop your career while making a difference to the electricity distribution industry? Then maybe you could be the next person to join the Powerco Graduate Programme.
We are seeking dynamic Graduate Engineers to work alongside a team of capable and experienced electricity industry professionals to assist in planning, designing and maintaining the performance of our electricity network assets.
Graduate Engineers will assist with the:
- Investigation of network data, and providing technical input to maintenance and condition monitoring plans, renewal plans and performance improvement studies.
- Preparation of network modelling reports, network development area studies, operating guidelines, risk management and contingency plans, investment and financial/economic models and project briefs and approval documents for network projects.
- Research and development of new network solutions, looking into changing customer demand trends and applying emerging technology
- Development of technical standards for the planning, design, operation, construction and maintenance of the electricity network.
- Project management of electricity network construction projects
The successful Graduate needs to have:
- A Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in electrical engineering, or a closely related field
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork ethic and can-do attitude
- The ability to read and interpret plans
- An affinity for technology
- A strong drive to innovate and improve
NOTE: This role will start in early 2022 - applicants must have completed their degree or diploma by this date.
Applications close: Friday 2 July 2020
At Powerco, we are strong supporters of inclusion and diversity and believe that a diverse workplace adds to our ideas, solutions and overall strength. We foster a flexible working environment that is collaborative and trusted and is representative of the community which we serve. We believe that individuals thrive and the business prospers when people have a rewarding work experience and can be themselves.
Whiria te tangata - weave the people together.
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Asset engineer power intern scope the project and update it in system
Network planning, project engineering, review and approve customer connection, review and approve dg. Outage planning.
Network planning, project planning, network review, customer connection, outage planning
About the employer
Powerco
4.1
500 - 1,000 employees
Energy & Utilities
Electricity and Gas distribution company
Pros and cons of working at Powerco
Pros
The team culture and atmosphere within the office is very positive and supportive.
Very flexible working hours, allows good work-life balance.
Powerco is extremely diverse company, and is very supportive of LBGTIQA+, as seen in the culture and celebrations during pride month.
There are many opportunities to gain new skills, and the company is more than happy to pay for some of the training.
The company offices are new and modern, with a flexible dress code.
Cons
It has undergone quite a few restructures in recent years.
Lack of entry-level job opportunities.
As a graduate, you sometimes get mundane work.
Can be difficult to navigate all the standard.
Confusion around who to ask for different information – mainly due to the restructure.