Systems & Communications Engineer - copy at Northpower in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand | Kablio

Role

Description

outage planning

asset management

network engineering

capex projects

fault diagnosis

equipment configuration

Supporting operational planning for customer outages and helping resolve technical issues.
Contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring best practice asset management.
Providing engineering expertise to strengthen and modernise our communications network.
Executing and supporting Strategic and CAPEX programmes focused on communications and control systems.
Promoting and maintaining safe work practices at all times.
Diagnosing and resolving communications system faults, coordinating service providers as needed.
Configuring and maintaining communications and field automation equipment.
Developing design and maintenance standards, business cases, and strategies for Operational Technology environments (Voice - - Radio, Distribution, and Substation Communications).

Requirements

modbus

dnp3

cisco

ee degree

scd 5200

3+ yrs

Familiarity with RTU protocols such as Modbus and DNP3.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in communications networks.
A Washington accord accredited degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
Networking experience, including CISCO switch configuration.
Experience configuring and maintaining field automation and communications equipment.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience with telecommunications systems (VHF, UHF, Microwave).
Experience with RTU configuration tools (SCD 5200, SEL RTAC Axion).
Understanding of electrical distribution networks and network communication systems.
3+ years’ experience in Operational Technology or Communications Engineering.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration.
An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal history check
drug and alcohol testing
medical assessment

Company

Overview

90 years

Network ownership

The company has a heritage rooted in decades of infrastructure ownership and operation.

It blends ownership and contracting—running its own electricity and fibre networks while delivering engineering and construction services nationwide.
Financially robust, it sustains large-scale contracts with major utilities and returns profits to its consumer-owned trust.
Its projects range from substation upgrades and submarine cable installations to managing transmission lines and future-energy installations.
Specialising in transmission, distribution, fibre rollout, inspection solutions and grid‑scale solar, it tackles every layer of utility infrastructure.
Unusually, the company owns and operates one of the region’s oldest hydro stations and recently launched a portable data centre prototype.

Culture + Values

Safety is our priority.
We work together as one team.
We care for the communities we serve.
We deliver excellence.
We act with integrity.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero 2050

Climate Commitment

The organization is committed to achieving net zero emissions by the year 2050.

The organization is working towards reducing its carbon footprint by implementing renewable energy solutions.
Sustainability is a key driver in the organization's operational decision-making processes.
The organization works to enhance environmental stewardship through better waste management practices.

Inclusion & Diversity

The company fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Supporting gender balance with initiatives to improve female representation in technical roles.
Tracking gender-related data and encouraging diversity across all levels.

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Northpower Careers

About Northpower

Role

Description

outage planning

asset management

network engineering

capex projects

fault diagnosis

equipment configuration

Supporting operational planning for customer outages and helping resolve technical issues.
Contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring best practice asset management.
Providing engineering expertise to strengthen and modernise our communications network.
Executing and supporting Strategic and CAPEX programmes focused on communications and control systems.
Promoting and maintaining safe work practices at all times.
Diagnosing and resolving communications system faults, coordinating service providers as needed.
Configuring and maintaining communications and field automation equipment.
Developing design and maintenance standards, business cases, and strategies for Operational Technology environments (Voice - - Radio, Distribution, and Substation Communications).

Requirements

modbus

dnp3

cisco

ee degree

scd 5200

3+ yrs

Familiarity with RTU protocols such as Modbus and DNP3.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in communications networks.
A Washington accord accredited degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
Networking experience, including CISCO switch configuration.
Experience configuring and maintaining field automation and communications equipment.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience with telecommunications systems (VHF, UHF, Microwave).
Experience with RTU configuration tools (SCD 5200, SEL RTAC Axion).
Understanding of electrical distribution networks and network communication systems.
3+ years’ experience in Operational Technology or Communications Engineering.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration.
An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal history check
drug and alcohol testing
medical assessment