Lead Power Generation Engineer

Jobtailor • wellington, wellington • Posted July 15, 2026

About the Role

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • 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 generati...