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Aurecon

Lead Power Generation Engineer

Aurecon

. Manage diverse solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout development and delivery for utility-scale developers in New Zealand .

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage diverse solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout development and delivery for utility-scale developers in New Zealand
  • Lead or contribute to owner's engineering, due diligence, lenders technical advisory and design services
  • Take ownership of projects post-onboarding, ensuring client satisfaction under your autonomy
  • Demonstrate strong management and communication skills while collaborating with clients and internal specialists
  • Develop strong relationships with both clients and internal specialists to deliver successful project outcomes based on project needs and availability

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ideally a minimum of 6 years’ experience in the power industry and 3 years in the commercial or utility-scale solar PV sector
  • Strong understanding of the project development and delivery lifecycle
  • Experience with grid connection of generation plants and interaction with Transpower and the System Operator
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred, with other engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Civil) considered
  • Familiarity with industry tools such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVcase, Rated Power, or SAM by NREL
  • Extensive familiarity with the Microsoft environment
  • Familiarity with CRM/ERM platforms like MS Dynamics is an advantage
  • Valid Class 1 New Zealand driver's license and full flexibility to travel across New Zealand and APAC

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • We don't just claim that we're inclusive and innovative, it's proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we're always seeking new ways to prove (and improve!) our commitment to diversity
  • Fair, inclusive recruitment process with adjustments available for accessibility

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Hard Skills & Tools
solar PVBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)project developmentproject delivery lifecyclegrid connectionelectrical engineeringmechanical engineeringcivil engineering
Soft Skills
management skillscommunication skillsclient satisfactionrelationship building
Certifications
Class 1 New Zealand driver's license