About Us:

The Unison Group consists of specialist companies delivering critical network and energy solutions, including the electricity networks of Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua, New Zealand's leading distribution transformer manufacturing company, an electrical switchgear business and a product solutions group focusing on developing world leading asset management and monitoring solutions. Our vision is to enable our communities' sustainable energy future.

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to lead high-impact infrastructure projects? Join our Hastings-based team as a Project Engineer and help shape the future of energy delivery.

You'll lead the design and execution of specialist projects - primarily high-voltage substation upgrades - managing all phases from concept to completion. You'll also provide expert engineering guidance across the Unison Group.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the full lifecycle of specialist projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Provide engineering input to optimise project scopes and develop business cases.
• Ensure network reliability and security of supply outcomes are optimised through innovative and compliant designs.
• Ensure Unison's secondary control and protection systems are designed, installed, and tested to the required level to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

What We Are Looking For:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (required); project management qualifications are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in power system construction and project management.
• Proven expertise in high-voltage substation design and protection schemes.
• Familiarity with CAD systems and multidisciplinary project environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant industry acts, regulations and codes of practice.

We Offer:

At Unison, we know that great performance comes from great people. That's why we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Life, trauma, and income protection insurance
• Health insurance for you, and discounted rates for your family.
• $460 annual ‘Dress for Your Day' allowance
• $200 annual wellbeing subsidy
• Company iPhone
• Onsite gym
• Ongoing training and development
• A safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, apply today!

Unison is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.