Customer Projects Engineer

Job Description

Posted: 28/05/2025 Closing Date: 25/06/2025 Job Type: Temporary Location: The Lines Company - Head Office Job Category: Engineering Mō m ā tou | About Us At The Lines Company (TLC), we’re not just about electricity—we’re about people. We power homes, whānau and futures across the King Country. Our Assets and Engineering team keeps our network resilient, forward-looking and fit for generations to come. We’re a people-first organisation with a down-to-earth culture and we’re proud of the mahi we do. Job Description Mō te t ū ranga | About the Role We’re looking for a sharp-thinking, solutions-focused Customer Projects Engineer to join our engineering crew on a fixed-term contract for 6 months to cover parental leave. In this role, you’ll assess new customer connection and distributed generation applications—looking at load flow impacts, network capacity and what upgrades might be needed to support new demand. You’ll be right in the thick of the action, working alongside our customer connections team, fellow engineers and contractors to ensure new projects run smoothly and safely—while delivering a great customer experience. You’ll also play a key role in helping customers understand technical requirements, consents, easements and more. It’s a mix of people skills and technical know-how—if that sounds like your jam, we’d love to hear from you. Desired Skills And Experience Nā t ā u rourou | What you’ll bring We’re after someone with the skills to hit the ground running: 3–5 years’ experience in an engineering role within the electricity distribution sector. An understanding of network load analysis and both overhead and underground design. Working knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and standards. Proficiency with ETAP (or similar) simulation tool for load flow analysis. Experience using overhead line design tools like NEARA. Strong MS Office skills. A practical mindset and great communication skills to bridge the gap between technical detail and customer clarity. Bonus points if you’re already familiar with TLC’s network or have worked in a customer-facing engineering role before. He aha tā m ā tou | What can we offer? For This 6-month Stint, You’ll Be Part Of a Capable And Collaborative Team Where Your Work Really Matters. You'll Enjoy Competitive pay. Supportive teammates who back each other. Flexible work options. A friendly culture with a real connection to our community. This is a great opportunity to step into a solid role, sharpen your experience and make an impact—without committing to a long-term gig. Me pē hea te tono | How to apply Sound like you? Then we’d love to hear from you. Plug in your details and apply today. Show more Show less