Distribution Systems Design Engineer - Aurora Energy

Help Design the Future of Electricity – Distribution Systems Design EngineerWork in the beautiful Otepoti Dunedin region of NZ - we'll help with relocation!

Fulltime, 40 hours per week with flexible working optionsFuture network focused roleBe part of the team behind a smarter, more resilient, and future-ready electricity network.At Aurora Energy, we're investing heavily in the transformation of our electricity network – and we need a technically savvy, future-thinking Distribution Systems Design Engineer to help us make it happen.This is no longer about only designing poles and wires.

It's about shaping a network that can handle the energy demands of tomorrow, things like smart metering, smartgrids, embedded generation, and greater visibility of what's happening in real time across our low and medium voltage systems.Here's where your impact will be seen, as you : Design modern, intelligent LV and MV systems – both overhead and undergroundCreate and maintain digital replicas of our network using tools like Neara and PowerFactory (or similar tools)Model system behaviour to support real-time visibility, fault detection, and smart load managementSupport the rollout and integration of smart meters and distributed energy resources (DERs)Work with and help to build future-focused standards, design guides, etc.Working cross-functionally to ensure our designs align with planning, asset lifecycle, customer expectations, and enable the business to move forwardWhat you'll bring to the role : A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 7 or higher) or equivalent experienceRelevant experience in electricity distributionStrong working knowledge of smart grid concepts, LV visibility, DER hosting, voltage regulation, and power qualityExperience using tools such as COLDNET, LineSmart, Neara, PowerFactory, GIS, CAD or similarConfident in interpreting structural drawings and associated documentationYou are an enabler, a collaborator, someone who shares knowledge, and enjoys contributing to the bigger mission of AuroraClear communication, approachable personality, you can talk both technically and in plain language for non-engineering peersWhy Join us?

With us, you'll find yourself part of : A fantastic, close and tight-knit team that work collaboratively and as oneA team investing in smart infrastructure, decarbonisation, and digitally enabled design, moving to future-focused network designA sizeable electricity network, servicing more than 200,000 people, covering Otepoti Dunedin, Central Otago / Wanaka and Tahuna QueenstownProjects that have real impact on the communityReceiving a generous salary + KiwiSaver boost after 12 months + comprehensive wellbeing benefits

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