As a Network Engineer – Systems Architect, reporting to our Network Planning Team Leader, you will undertake exciting initiatives that optimise our network planning and its future growth.
- Are you passionate about the future growth and shape of electricity networks?
- Grow and thrive with us as we shift the goalposts!
- Full Medical, Life and Income Protection Insurance
About the role
As a Network Engineer – Systems Architect, reporting to our Network Planning Team Leader, you will undertake exciting initiatives that optimise our network planning and its future growth.
This could be a fantastic development role for someone and will include:
- Generating and prioritising initiatives for network planning to meet performance requirements
- Undertaking analysis to develop innovative project solutions and monitoring processes
- Assessing the impact of proposed connections of load or generation on network security, quality and reliability
- Ensuring the healthy operation of network assets through data analysis
- Analysing network to identify power quality issues, monitor activity and loss optimisation and to produce system security reports
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- A recognised BE Electrical or equivalent degree
- 2 years+ industry experience
- Experience with network modelling software (we use DlgSILENT)
If you have experience in Electricity Distribution Networks and / or are working towards your CPEng, then all the better!
Staff Benefits
At WEL, we look after our people – from full medical, life and income protection insurance cover, and a variety of flexible working options, to the safest equipment and plenty of upskilling opportunities. We will also help you with relocation expenses when moving into the Waikato.
We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol free worksite we will require you to take a drug and alcohol test before you join us.
About WEL Networks
WEL Networks is excited to be innovating and upgrading our ever-growing network and future proofing our region as we diversify from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility; continuing to play an essential role in the Waikato region's economic and social development.
With around 300 employees WEL Networks, owned by and working for the community, has been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing power from the national grid, connecting over 160,000 people to electricity services.
We are looking for skilled, innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in supporting the company through this exciting new chapter and into the future.
How to Apply
At WEL we value diversity and innovation, and want extraordinary people with vision to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the ‘real you’ in your application. Apply now with your CV and please take the time in a cover letter to tell us what really floats your boat – what sets you apart, why you want to be a part of our team and some of your proudest achievements.
View the full position description for more details and if this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply!
Although we are really keen to fill this role - it is crucial we find the right fit for WEL, so we are prepared to close applications early or leave the role open until we find the right person.
