• Are you familiar with power transformers, GIS switchgear and protection relays?
• Have you got a passion for safety in design principles?
• Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Works Programme is a key group within the core operational groups here at WEL. As a group we always aim to deliver work within targeted times, meeting and exceeding customer expectations, with a workforce model which is capable, scalable, and adaptable to shifting demands and requirements. These goals are being challenged through a significant and positive change in the growth of Hamilton City and Waikato.

About the role

As a Substation Design Engineer, you will undertake 33kV and 11kV Substation and network design works, along with the design of ancillary systems, ensuring they meet safety, customer, operational, quality and commercial requirements by applying professional design and estimating practices throughout the design process. The Substation Design Engineer role is central to the core capabilities of the Works Programme team, with the specialist knowledge and skills to generate quality designs that enhance electrical network assets while collaborating with Project Managers and Planner/Estimators to assure designs are constructible.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A recognised BE Electrical or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction or design of electricity network infrastructure within the substation environment
• Knowledge of Safety in Design and delivery principles for electrical equipment and networks
• Experience with SAP or similar software is desirable
• A proven commitment to safety in our work

Best-in-class benefits

At WEL, we look after our people, and you’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:

• Medical, life and income protection insurance
• Flexible working options – work from home up to two days per week, ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more
• Relocation costs, and
• An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 320 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

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We actively value diversity, inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Check out the full position description for more details.

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.