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As a Design Estimator at Northpower, you’ll be right at the heart of things, working on design, pricing, planning, and tendering to meet our customer’s needs and help drive the success of the business. You’ll be collaborating with the Design Estimation Manager and the team to bring everything together and make sure our projects run smoothly. Based at our Tauranga depot, you’ll be part of a supportive team where your contributions really count and where you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact every day.
Job Responsibility:
Design Overhead and Underground Network according to customer specifications and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with Northpower, customer, and regulatory standards
Achieve customer satisfaction and generate compliance reports
Provide pricing for network and customer-initiated works
Plan the delivery of primary works
Prepare and negotiate tender and contract documentation
Effectively hand over projects to Project Managers
Document project information accurately
Produce CAD construction and as-built drawings to customer standards
Provide CAD drafting services and update network drawings
Capture GPS data for design and as-built purposes
Requirements:
An Electrical Diploma
At least 5 years of experience in electrical distribution or transmission design
Good CAD skills with ability to create construction drawings for field staff
A clean Class 1 driver’s license
Knowledge of Zone substation switchgear, Network HV/LV infrastructure, overhead and underground services, network reinforcements, and electricity supply distribution for new subdivisions
Strong organizational and planning skills
A solid commitment to HSQE standards, proactive safety culture, and Safety by Design principles
Great interpersonal skills, ideally in a multi-cultural environment
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Integrity, consistency, and the ability to stay composed under pressure
The ability to motivate, influence, and maintain a strong customer focus
What we offer:
Competitive remuneration with full private use vehicle/tool of trade vehicle
An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
Commitment to professional growth and development
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts