Asset Engineer

Own the network. Influence the decisions that shape it. Wellington Electricity powers over 170,000 homes and businesses across the capital and is recognised as one of New Zealand’s most reliable electricity distribution companies. Behind that performance is a team of engineers who don’t just deliver work, they own asset performance, manage lifecycle risk, and make the calls that shape how the network evolves. We’re hiring multiple Asset Engineers, each aligned to a core area of the network. While all roles sit within the same team and operate across the full asset lifecycle, each has a defined technical focus across distribution and sub‑transmission assets including zone substations, transformers, switchgear, cables, protection systems, and overhead network infrastructure. Where You Could Fit CAPEX & Investment Shape CAPEX programmes across network and substation asset fleets Build investment cases using asset condition, risk modelling, and whole‑of‑life cost analysis Support long‑term asset strategies, load growth and capacity planning Influence scope, standards, and delivery approach for major capital works Engineering Assurance & Standards Provide independent assurance across primary plant, protection schemes, and network designs Own and evolve engineering standards, specifications, and technical governance frameworks Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and safety obligations Review designs, settings, and documentation prior to construction and commissioning Reliability & Performance Analyse fault data, asset health, and network performance trends across asset classes Improve SAIDI/SAIFI and quality of supply outcomes through targeted interventions Lead root cause analysis, failure investigations, and defect elimination Identify systemic risk, emerging failure modes, and reliability improvement opportunities Operations & Delivery Support Provide engineering input into fault response, switching, outages, and live network operations Support delivery teams through works integration, commissioning, and asset acceptance Ensure assets are tested, compliant, and fit‑for‑service prior to energisation Enable safe, coordinated delivery across capital and maintenance programmes What Sits Across All Roles Apply engineering judgement to decisions involving asset risk, reliability, and lifecycle performance Act as a bridge between planning, delivery, operations, and asset management Support maintenance, renewal, and replacement strategies across the network Ensure assets are safe, compliant, and performing as intended across their lifecycle Take ownership of outcomes — not just contribute to them What You’ll Bring Experience in electricity distribution or comparable high‑voltage infrastructure environments Strong understanding of network engineering, asset management principles, and risk‑based decision making Exposure to protection systems, asset performance analysis, or technical assurance frameworks Experience working with asset data, condition monitoring, or maintenance strategies Confidence to challenge, influence, and make engineering calls Ability to collaborate across engineering, planning, and operational teams Why Wellington Electricity This is a high‑trust, high‑visibility environment. You’re not buried in a large organisation — your work is visible, your input is valued, and your decisions matter. You’ll be part of a team that genuinely owns the network, not just supports it. Backed by a culture of we Work Together, we Own It, we Speak Up, you’ll be supported to bring your thinking forward and have an impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr