Engineering Graduate Program - Pre-register

Graduate Engineers

New Plymouth 

Do you want to develop your career while making a difference to the electricity distribution industry? Then maybe you could be the next person to join the Powerco Graduate Programme.

We are seeking dynamic Graduate Engineers to work alongside a team of capable and experienced industry professionals to assist in planning, designing and maintaining the performance of our electricity network assets.

Graduate Engineers will assist with the:

• Investigation of network data, and providing technical input to maintenance and condition monitoring plans, renewal plans and performance improvement studies. 
• Preparation of network modelling reports, network development area studies, operating guidelines, risk management and contingency plans, investment and financial/economic models and project briefs and approval documents for network projects. 
• Research and development of new network solutions, looking into changing customer demand trends and applying emerging technology 
• Development of technical standards for the planning, design, operation, construction and maintenance of the electricity network.
• Project management of network construction projects

The successful Graduate needs to have:

• A Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, or a closely related field 
• Excellent problem solving skills 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork ethic and can-do attitude
• The ability to read and interpret plans
• An affinity for technology
• A strong drive to innovate and improve