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Northpower

Design Estimator

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Northpower
Leading NZ infrastructure firm delivering electricity, fibre, transmission, distribution & renewable energy solutions.
Design, estimate, price and manage electrical distribution projects.
9d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Engineering
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity Distribution
Fibre Network
Transmission
Distribution
Substations
Industrial Electrical and Automation
Communications
Role
What you would be doing
gps capture
cad drafting
network design
pricing
compliance reporting
tender docs
  • Effectively hand over projects to Project Managers
  • Document project information accurately
  • Capture GPS data for design and as-built purposes.
  • Provide pricing for network and customer-initiated works
  • Design Overhead and Underground Network according to customer specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure compliance with Northpower, customer, and regulatory standards
  • Provide CAD drafting services and update network drawings
  • Achieve customer satisfaction and generate compliance reports
  • Produce CAD construction and as-built drawings to customer standards
  • Prepare and negotiate tender and contract documentation
  • Plan the delivery of primary works
What you bring
cad
5-year
electrical diploma
class 1 licence
hv/lv
problem solving
  • Good CAD skills with ability to create construction drawings for field staff
  • Great interpersonal skills, ideally in a multi-cultural environment
  • At least 5 years of experience in electrical distribution or transmission design
  • Integrity, consistency, and the ability to stay composed under pressure
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • A clean Class 1 driver’s license
  • The ability to motivate, influence, and maintain a strong customer focus
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • An Electrical Diploma
  • Knowledge of Zone substation switchgear, Network HV/LV infrastructure, overhead and underground services, network reinforcements, and electricity supply distribution for new subdivisions
Benefits
  • A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
  • Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.
  • An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
  • Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
  • Competitive remuneration with full private use vehicle/tool of trade vehicle
  • Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
Training + Development
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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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