Do you want to be part of New Zealand’s renewable energy future? Are you up for a diverse and interesting challenge? Manawa Energy is offering a unique opportunity as Senior Project Engineer, based in either Tauranga or Christchurch.
About Manawa Energy Manawa Energy is a leading player in New Zealand's renewable energy sector, with over a century of experience in operating and developing renewable electricity generation assets. As they embark on a new chapter, Manawa Energy is committed to delivering more renewable electricity to meet the growing demands of a greener future.
Manawa is driven by a set of core values that shape its approach to business and its relationships with employees, partners, and the community. The culture encourages resourcefulness, finding creative and smart ways to solve problems differently. They foster collaboration, valuing the contributions of others and working together to achieve common goals.
Manawa Energy takes its responsibilities seriously, maintaining a down-to-earth and respectful approach while bringing positive energy to lighten the load of big challenges. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Manawa Energy is investing in cutting-edge technologies and projects to enhance its renewable energy portfolio. The company is committed to delivering on its commitments through practicality, determination, and perseverance, always striving to "get it done".
About the role We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer with proven experience in hydropower and water resources engineering, providing technical advice across a broad and diverse portfolio of dams, intake and outlet structures, flow control equipment and civil structural assets.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working with stakeholders, strong communication skills, a collaborative leadership style, and a comprehensive understanding of the scoping and execution of dam safety projects.
The role's purpose is to lead dam safety investigations that resolve identified issues, providing technical expertise for the scoping and execution of complex dam strengthening and remediation projects. This will ensure our assets are designed, constructed, operated, maintained, and enhanced to optimise business outcomes and make risk-informed decisions.
The Senior Project Engineer will deliver this by: - Providing core technical and specialist advice to ensure that the scoping and execution of deficiency projects are aligned with good industry practice in collaboration with key business stakeholders.
- Leading the identification of solutions to address identified issues and deficiencies.
- Developing work scopes to address the highest-risk items in the portfolio.
- Support improvements to the dam safety management system; dam safety deficiency programme and associated governance and reporting requirements.
- Deliver, encourage, and receive open and honest feedback in line with Manawa Energy's feedback culture.
What we are looking for: - Relevant degree in professional engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent.
- Through understanding of dam safety issues and deficiencies.
- Understanding the NZ Dam Safety Guidelines (NZSOLD) and NZ Dam Safety Regulations.
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience working in dam safety or water resources.
- Project delivery experience preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Communicates and networks effectively.
In return you will receive: - Life and trauma insurance.
- Flexible working policy - the autonomy and trust to work flexibly some days from home
- Good Energy Leave
- Educational assistance and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package reflecting your experience.
How to apply If you’re interested to explore this opportunity further, we encourage you to apply directly. To find out more, please contact tom@consciousrecruitment.co.nz. All conversations are strictly confidential.
At Conscious Recruitment, we believe in fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. We recognize that women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. However, research shows that meeting all the qualifications is not the only indicator of success. If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.