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Join Niko Engineering Limited: Powering Excellence in New Zealand’s Electrical Industry
We take immense pride in delivering great quality specialist services to clients spanning power transmission, generation, and distribution. As a respected consultant we are privileged to be able to work with industry leading companies including Transpower, Mercury, Genesis, Meridian, and Eastland Generation.
At Niko, our distinctive company structure sets us apart. Our senior staff operate on a flexible remuneration scheme, where compensation reflects both the work they contribute and the experience they bring to the table.
You will have the autonomy to determine your weekly workload, as long as you maintain client satisfaction and team harmony. Additionally, most of our technical staff hold ownership stakes in the company, with share allocation is tied to individual contributions rather than length of service. This means that newcomers like you have the potential to swiftly become owners in a successful business.
This innovative approach has cultivated a team of seasoned specialists committed to excellence. We prioritise delivering quality, offering enriching opportunities, fostering professional growth, and ensuring a superior work-life balance for all our team members.
Visit www.niko.nz to discover more about Niko’s values and the impactful work we undertake.
The opportunity we offer
What sets Niko apart is our commitment to selecting clients and projects wisely, delivering high-quality work without compromising on unrealistic timeframes or workloads. We value expertise in engineering and prioritise timely project delivery to foster positive and productive client relationships.
Through our strong relationships and meticulous approach, we’ve earned great opportunities to use our skills and knowledge. We are trusted to provide advice and designs for our clients’ most important assets, including power cables at the highest system voltages in NZ.
We are looking strengthen our cable engineering capacity and capability knowing that our key clients have a large forward workload of HV cable projects.
The role
We are currently seeking a talented Principal HV Cable Design Engineer to join the Niko team.
Your role will centre on leading, executing, and contributing to upgrades and new site developments for both Transpower and our generation & distribution clients.
Although your primary focus will be on HV (110kV and 220kV) cable projects, you will also provide your skills and experience to support MV (33kV and 11kV) cabling projects and will have the opportunity and variety of other substation projects should you choose.
You might not have experience at the principal engineer level – we welcome applications from candidates at the intermediate, senior and principal level.
As the industry experiences significant growth driven by decarbonisation efforts and the maintenance of existing assets across hydro, geothermal, thermal, and wind sectors, Niko Engineering is poised to expand its capabilities to support clients. The experience you do bring to the table will be invaluable to both Niko and our clients.
Key aspects of this role include:
- Developing designs from option studies through to detailed designs, technical specifications, and reports for electrical upgrade and new build projects
- Communicating and coordinating project activities with others
- Developing relationships with our clients
- Preparation of proposals for design tenders
- Understanding and keeping abreast of International Standards, New Zealand and Australian Standards, and legislative requirements
- Carrying out quality assurance reviews of work by other Engineers.
Join Us: Are You the Perfect Fit?
We are on the lookout for an exceptional candidate who aligns with our vision and values. Our ideal candidate:
- Is a Chartered Engineer or is working towards accreditation.
- Is tertiary qualified in electrical engineering preferred; significant industry experience considered
- Has a passion for the electricity industry, problem-solving, and demonstrates initiative.
- Can work both independently and collaboratively.
- Has excellent communication, presentation, and computer skills.
- Has a strong focus on continuous learning and development.
Our preferred work location is Hamilton however we are open to candidates from Christchurch, Auckland, and other locations.
Experience By Level
- Intermediate level: 4+ years’ experience in electrical design engineering, with some experience in MV and HV cable engineering.
- Senior level: 8 years’ experience, specialising in cable engineering at 110kV and above.
- Principal level: 15+ years’ experience, specialising in cable engineering at 110kV and above.
If you believe you embody these qualities and have the requisite experience, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and become part of a dynamic organisation dedicated to excellence in the electricity industry.
This is a full-time, salaried role, 40 hours per week during usual business hours. Niko offer a competitive salary (From $100,000 for Intermediate engineers, and high above this for Senior and Principal engineers).
The expected start date for the role is 1 June 2024.
Niko Engineering offer
- A competitive salary and additional financial benefits, including mobile phone accounts and complimentary medical insurance.
- Future potential to transition to our chargeable hours’ salary scheme, rewarding high performance and productivity with increased earnings and enhanced flexibility.
- Professional and technical development opportunities and the opportunity to provide mentor and provide guidance to other team members.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth, with the chance to take on increased responsibilities as you expand your skills and understanding of our company.
- Strong encouragement and support for career advancement, including the development of new skills and acquisition of fresh knowledge and experiences.
- Participation in professional training and involvement in engineering bodies/organisations is highly encouraged and supported.
To apply
Become part of Niko Engineering Limited’s journey towards excellence and growth!
If you are a skilled engineer eager to make a meaningful impact in the electricity industry and embrace a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we invite you to submit your application.
A full copy of the job descriptions for the Intermediate and Principal level roles can be found at Niko website @ niko.nz/careers/.
If you require further information, please email our recruitment advisor, Michelle, at [email protected].
To apply, please complete your application online.
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