Project Engineer

Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun

At Meridian, we’re on a mission to make energy cleaner and cheaper for Aotearoa New Zealand.

100% of the energy we generate comes from renewable sources – wind, water and sun – because we believe that’s the best way forward for our planet and our communities. We serve around 400,000 customers and have big aspirations to deliver value to even more homes and businesses across Aotearoa through our two brands, Meridian and Powershop.

What you’ll be doing

The Project Engineer position in Meridian's Asset Deployment & Operations Team will be responsible for :

• Developing concept designs, performing due diligence for hardware and technical solutions, and engineering from post‑contract execution to project delivery and commissioning.
• Ensuring safety‑in‑design, compliance with AS / NZ standards, WorkSafe guidelines, NCOP and Meridian’s quality and safety standards.
• Providing support for asset management, maintenance and fault response across our EVCI network and solar PV assets.
• Project management and coordination efforts for the EVCI and solar PV project pipelines.
• Delivering technical sales support to Sales and ICT teams to enhance capabilities and targets.
• Supporting New Zealand’s decarbonisation through PV systems, EVCI and energy storage solutions, while scaling in‑house technical capabilities.
• Embedding a robust health and safety culture and aligning all projects with relevant processes and safety expectations.

What we can offer

What you’ll bring

Why join us?

At Meridian, we believe in making people awesome – that means flexible working, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to get involved in meaningful work that makes a real difference. You’ll be part of a purpose‑driven organisation committed to sustainability, innovation and inclusion.

Apply now

Tell us why you’re the right fit and apply today.

Position available in Wellington or Christchurch. Advertising closes at 11 : 59pm on 3 November 2025.

If you have any general enquiries, please email or call us for assistance. We are committed to being accessible and providing support if needed.

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