Senior Network Planning Engineer

Job Category:
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)

Are you ready to help shape the future of North Canterbury’s energy landscape? Join Main Power as a Senior Network Planning Engineer and play a pivotal role in transforming our network for tomorrow’s challenges. In this strategic and collaborative position, you’ll lead the development of innovative network strategies and plans, champion emerging technologies, and deliver solutions that enhance reliability, resilience, and customer value.

If you’re passionate about engineering, thrive on complex problem-solving, and want to make a real impact in a supportive, forward-thinking team, this is your opportunity to lead change and power a sustainable future.

• Provide strategic and technical leadership in network planning and development.
• Develop and implement innovative network strategies and plans using traditional and flexible solutions.
• Analyse and model network systems, including load flow, capacity and voltage optimisation.
• Integrate emerging technologies such as distributed energy resources and electric vehicle infrastructure.
• Engage and collaborate with internal teams, customers, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong customer and community focus.

We’re looking for an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in network planning and development, ideally with at least 10 years’ experience in the electricity industry. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, skilled in technical analysis and modelling, and passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to safety and professionalism are essential.

Main Power requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.

To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

We value and support all our employees by offering a ‘family feel’ culture and community focused environment. We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site. In addition to our wellbeing programmes our teams can access:

• Nine-Day Fortnight Option
• Subsidised Health Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Professional Development
• Recognition Programmes

Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At Main Power, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles. Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.

We assess applications as they are received so click” Apply” to submit your application today.

Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways—not just candidates who check all the boxes. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how you believe you can contribute to our team.

Main Power welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.