Entry Level Electrical Designer

Entry Level Electrical Designer

📍Tauranga, New Plymouth, Whanganui or Palmerston North

🕐 Permanent - Full-time

Are you at the start of your career and looking for an exciting opportunity to learn how to design overhead and underground electricity networks? Do you have an interest in electrical infrastructure and want to contribute to building safe and reliable power systems for our communities?

We’re offering an Entry Level Electrical Designer role that gives you hands-on learning across overhead and underground design and helps develop the technical skills to grow your career in the electricity distribution industry.

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.

About the role

We’re after someone who’s eager to learn and take the first step into a technical design role. Whether you’ve recently graduated or are looking to shift into the energy sector, this is a chance to be part of a dynamic and supportive design team. You’ll have access to modern technology, work on real projects, and follow a structured development plan to build your skills and confidence.

If you’re curious, analytical, detail-focused, and enjoy a mix of office and field work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Key deliverables include:

• Assist with the preparation of detailed overhead and underground design drawings and documentation.
• Support the capture of field data to inform safe, efficient, and cost-effective design outcomes.
• Learn and use design software and systems such as AutoCAD and GIS.
• Help ensure safety in design principles are embedded into all work.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, contractors, and local authorities.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support the delivery of high-quality outcomes.

It is preferable that candidates have:

• A relevant qualification or are working towards one (e.g., electrical engineering, civil engineering, drafting).
• Basic understanding of, or interest in, electricity network design principles.
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn technical software (training provided).
• A strong attention to detail and willingness to follow structured processes.
• An interest in developing knowledge of design standards (e.g., AS/NZS 7000).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A positive attitude and strong appetite to learn.

📅 Applications close: Sunday 18 May 2025

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.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz