Job Description
At Aurora Energy, we're investing heavily in the transformation of our electricity network - and we need a technically savvy, future-thinking Distribution Systems Design Engineer to help us make this happen.
This is no longer about only designing poles and wires. It's about shaping a network that can handle the energy demands of tomorrow, things like smart metering, smartgrids, embedded generation, and greater visibility of what's happening in real time across our low and medium voltage systems.
Here's where your impact will be seen, as you:
- Design modern, intelligent LV and MV systems - both overhead and underground
- Create and maintain digital replicas of our network using tools like Neara and PowerFactory (or similar tools)
- Model system behaviour to support real-time visibility, fault detection, and smart load management
- Support the rollout and integration of smart meters and distributed energy resources (DERS)
- Work with and help to build future-focused standards, design guides, etc.
- Working cross-functionally to ensure our designs align with planning, asset lifecycle, customer expectations, and enable the business to move forward
What you'll bring to the role:
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 7 of higher) or equivalent experience
- Relevant experience in electricity distribution
- Strong working knowledge of smart grid concepts, LV visibility, DER hosting, voltage regulation, and power quality
- Experience using tools such as COLDNET, LineSmart, Neara, PowerFactory, GIS, CAD or similar
- Confident in interpreting structural drawings and associated documentation
- You are an enabler, a collaborator, someone who shares knowledge and enjoys contributing to the bigger mission of Aurora
- Clear communication, approachable personality, you can talk both technically and in plain language for non-engineering peers
About Us
Aurora Energy is one of the largest electricity networks in Aotearoa New Zealand. We own and manage the network that delivers electricity to some of the fastest growing areas and over the most diverse terrain in Te Waipounamu South Island. We deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply to a population of more than 200,000 residents in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka and Tāhuna Queenstown. Our purpose is enabling the energy future of our communities.
What's in it for you?
- Ongoing support for professional development and training
- Hybrid flexible work policy and lifestyle leave option
- Active Wellbeing Programme giving you access to free fruit, free flu vaccinations, regular activities and events
- Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Exclusive discounts and great deals on over 40 of your favourite brands and stores including air travel, hardware and home appliances
- Southern Cross private medical insurance discount
- Additional Employer contribution to KiwiSaver Employee Reward and Recognition programme
Are you up for the challenge? Join our team.
We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background.
Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application or contact Nina Abbott at Paragon Recruitment on 027 346 9367.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
