Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā
From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun
At Meridian, we’re on a mission to make energy cleaner and cheaper for Aotearoa New Zealand.
100% of the energy we generate comes from renewable sources - wind, water and sun - because we believe that’s the best way forward for our planet and our communities. We’re doing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce its carbon emissions and supporting others in our communities to do the same.
We serve around 400,000 customers and have big aspirations to deliver value to even more homes and businesses across Aotearoa through our two brands, Meridian and Powershop.
Mō te tūranga | What you’ll be doing
The Project Engineer position in Meridian's Asset Deployment & Operations Team will be responsible for developing concept designs, performing due diligence for hardware and technical solutions, and engineering from post-contract execution to project delivery and commissioning. Furthermore, the role will ensure we meet safety-in-design, compliance with AS/NZ standards, WorkSafe guidelines, NCOP and Meridian's quality and safety standards.
The role will also entail providing support asset management, maintenance and fault response efforts across our EVCI network and solar PV assets, and project management and coordination efforts as required for our EVCI and solar PV project pipelines. Technical sales support will also be required to be provided to our Sales and ICT teams to enhance and support their capabilities and targets.
The role is to support the decarbonisation of New Zealand, specifically through work in solar PV systems, EVCI and energy storage solutions. Furthermore, the position will play a pivotal part in ensuring Meridian's in-house technical capabilities are ahead of the field and ensure we are ready to effectively scale our efforts to meet increasing demand. Embedding a robust health and safety culture is critical to the role. Subsequently, all aspects of the projects must align with relevant processes and safety expectations to keep staff, contractors and the public safe.
Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer
We value work/life balance, so our WFH and flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer:
- An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, performance-incentive plus discounts from several partnerships
- Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind
- Enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave
- Life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!)
- Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions
- Access to the Meridian employee share scheme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there!
- Award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it
- Employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts
- a one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed)
Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga | What you’ll bring
- Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent or equivalent experience.
- 3 years project engineering experience delivering PV, battery and EV charging design sets and engineering concepts.
- Industry stakeholder engagement with networks/EDBs, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Adept with engineering and design programs including AutoCAD, PVSyst.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite
- Strong understanding of project budgets and commercial acumen.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience working with EV infrastructure, PV engineering and design and energy storage projects.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across various sectors.
- CPEng and Engineers NZ registration is highly sought after.
He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us?
At Meridian, we believe in making people awesome. That means flexible working, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to get stuck into meaningful work that makes a real difference. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that’s committed to sustainability, innovation, and inclusion.
Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now
All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended), then apply today and tell us why!
To view the full Position Description please click here. We’re not necessarily looking for someone who ticks all the boxes (an elusive unicorn), so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply!
If you have any general enquiries, please email [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you. We're committed to being accessible and providing support if needed, please get in touch via email or phone if there are any parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers), we’re more than happy to help.
This role is based in Wellington or Christchurch.
Advertising closes at 11:59pm on 3 November 2025 (please note this may be subject to change).
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What We Do
Meridian generates electricity from 100% renewable sources – water and wind. We’re New Zealand’s largest electricity generator; through our Meridian and Powershop brands, we supply electricity to more than 270,000 customers – homes, businesses and farms all over the country.
