Graduate Engineer

Top Energy
NZ - northland
November 6, 2024

The Top Energy Group operates throughout the Far North delivering geothermal electricity generation and electricity network operations. Our purpose is providing affordable and sustainable energy for Far North consumers, which we are achieving by transforming the Top Energy Group into a technology-enabled energy company that generates and facilitates two-way energy flow between renewable energy generators and consumers.

We are seeking a Graduate Engineer to report to the Network Planning Manager, based at the Kerikeri Office.

Key areas of focus will be:
To assist with the engineering of Top Energy Network developments, ensuring effective and safe asset operation, and appropriate network optimisation. Responsibilities include:

Contribute to the preparation of the Network Development Plan
Assist with analysis of network security, reliability and capacity and propose network improvements
Assist in the planning and architecture design of the network
Carry out network load flow and fault analyses to enable operational constraints to be determined, and for the development of protection scheme architecture and protection settings
Prepare design concepts and options and propose optimal solutions for detailed design
Carry out the necessary investigations, surveys and analyses preparatory to project design and implementation, including network modelling for load flow and fault studies
Provide the data necessary for the preparation of cost benefit studies, budget projections, reports, business cases and other documents related to project planning
Assist with the preparation of preliminary and detailed designs

To succeed in this role, you will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and be proficient in MS office and hold a full current NZ drivers licence. Preference will be given to applicants who have had some experience in the electrical industry and have used DigSilent power system analysis software or equivalent.
Additional skills and attributes:

Self-motivated and able to work alone or in a team environment
Strong ability to work well in a diverse team with differing opinions
Holds self and others accountable for required work output and standards
Ensures that effective controls and contingency plans are in place
Projects/tasks within area of own accountability are completed on time and within budget
Works with a high level of precision and attention to detail
Is very methodical when conducting analyses
Efficiently identifies reliable data input sources
Performs duties with exactness and holds self to rigorous standards
Has strong health & safety focus

We provide successful candidates with:

Relocation package and short-term temporary accommodation offered if you are moving regions
Fully subsidised Health Insurance
Access to our online wellness programme

The Top Energy Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive friendly work environment, where we work together and can all be ourselves. If you would like to be part of our collaborative team up here in the Far North, put in your application with us today.

We have a Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy. Before any offer of employment is made, the short-listed candidate(s) will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check which will include a drug and alcohol test.

Applications Close: 01 Dec 2024

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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