Network Operations Engineer
- Whangarei, Northland
- Permanent
- Full-time
As a Network Operations Engineer, you'll provide engineering support to our operational teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives across our network. This role is varied and impactful, you'll be analysing network constraints, coordinating outages, updating operating limits, and helping ensure the safe and reliable operation of our distribution network.You'll also contribute to projects around emerging grid technology, outage planning, fault response, and power quality investigations. It's a hands-on role where no 2 days are the same, and where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve.What you'll be doing:
- Conducting network power flow studies, modelling operational constraints and implement contingency plans.
- Providing technical support for outages, emergencies, and study power quality and voltage related issues.
- Monitoring and analysing network performance to optimise reliability.
- Troubleshooting faults and support fault response teams to ensure rapid restoration of service.
- Preparing technical reports and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.About you:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (essential).
- Experience in distribution networks and power system operations planning.
- Familiarity with load flow modelling tools (e.g. PSS-SINCAL).
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and commitment to continuous learning.What's in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
- Life insurance and group discounted medical insurance
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
- Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.About us:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.Get in touch!
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who thrives on solving complex operational challenges and supporting the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to communities? Join Northpower as a Network Operations Engineer and play a key role in keeping the lights on while helping shape the future of our network.Apply now via #REQ1706New Zealand work rights are required for the role.Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.