Junior Electrical Engineer, Substations – Wiri, Auckland

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity
Were looking for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our Energy & Utilities team based in Wiri Auckland. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their engineering career to build practical experience while supporting the delivery of safe reliable and efficient substation projects.

In this role youll support Senior Engineers and Project teams with:

• Preparing design documentation scopes of work and handover packs
• Assisting with estimates and project planning
• Supporting supplier and subcontractor engagement
• Helping to ensure our project documentation is accurate timely and aligned with customer requirements

Youll work closely with the Design and Planning team Electricity Services and our construction crews gaining exposure to both officebased design and fieldbased project delivery.

This is a fulltime permanent role ideal for a recent graduate or earlycareer engineer who is keen to learn contribute and grow within the networks sector.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills
You may be a recent graduate or already have some industry experience whats most important is your attitude willingness to learn and interest in power systems and substations. Youll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering Engineering Technology or a recognised electrical qualification (or nearing completion)
• Foundational understanding of or strong interest in electrical power systems and/or substations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with peers project teams and customers
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; any exposure to design or scheduling tools is a bonus
• A proactive curious mindset comfortable asking questions and seeking feedback
• Willingness to visit project sites as required

Well back you with onthejob learning mentoring and development opportunities to help you grow your technical capability and build a longterm career with Downer.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer Benefits of working with Downer

Our purpose is to enable communities to thrive driven by your passion and dedication. We offer a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional growth with support systems tailored to your diverse needs and aspirations.

Our benefits focus on four key areas:

• Career: We invest in your successwith personal development planning training and upskilling opportunities and established leadership programmes designed to support long-term career growth.

• Wellbeing: Your safety health and wellbeing are our priorities.We embed Zero Harm practices across all our work and offer free counselling for you and your immediate whānau as well as access to Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes throughout Aotearoa.

• Community: Together we make a difference. Were proud of the strong culture within our E&U teams. Youll also have opportunities to connect through our employee networks including StandOut (LGBTQIA) Fetu Pasifika EmpowerHER and Wāhine Kotahitanga which celebrate diversity and foster belonging.

• Individuality: We celebrate high performance and what makes you unique. gives you access to a range of offers tailored to your lifestyle including discounts on Southern Cross premiums gym memberships car rentals movies travel and cashback on retail purchases.

Discover more of our great benefitshere!

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation

Downers Energy & Utilities business is a transTasman team delivering the essential services that keep our communities connected. We design build operate and maintain critical assets and networks across water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors. Our strength comes from our inhouse technical expertise specialist engineering capability trusted OEM partnerships and highly skilled crews.

With more than 26000 people across our wider Downer whānau were a diverse team of thinkers doers and problemsolvers. Were committed to building a team that reflects the communities we work in. We welcome people of all backgrounds cultures identities and abilities.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply

Click APPLY and follow the prompts including your CV and copies of relevant licences/qualifications. Reference number: 727931

All successful applicants must complete a satisfactory preemployment drug and alcohol test medical and Ministry of Justice check.