Engineering Graduate Programme (Rolling Intake)

Graduate Engineers

New Plymouth or Tauranga

• Being part of an essential industry offers job security like few others can
• Fully subsidised medical and life insurance
• Great career development and long-term career opportunities.

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 at the end of 2023 or start of 2024.

We are seeking dynamic Graduate Engineers to work alongside a team of capable and experienced industry professionals to assist in planning, designing and maintaining the performance of our electricity network assets.

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future.  
 
Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

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 network construction projects

The successful Graduate needs to have (or be completing):

• A Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in electrical or mechatronic 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

Applications close: Sunday 17 September 2023

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria.  We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.