The company
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
We're looking for a Power Quality Engineer to help ensure the integrity and performance of our electricity distribution network. This is a dynamic and impactful role where you'll blend technical expertise with customer engagement to resolve network quality issues, support distributed energy integration, and deliver smart solutions that keep our network strong and future-ready.
You'll lead both proactive and reactive investigations into power quality challenges, provide specialist technical advice, and collaborate across internal teams and external partners to maintain high standards of supply for our customers.
Lead investigations into power quality issues and driving practical, customer-centric solutions
Prepare power quality assessments, setting harmonic emission limits, and producing technical reports
Support new customer connections and distributed energy resource (DER) applications
Act as a technical consultant and trusted advisor for internal teams and external stakeholders
Collaborate across the business to maintain regulatory compliance and network safety
Contribute to future-focused initiatives involving renewable and alternative energy integration
About you
Extensive experience in a similar environment with a Diploma in Electrical Engineering
In-depth understanding of power quality, harmonic analysis, and electrical distribution networks
Ability to analyse and interpret complex electrical engineering systems at customer facilities and our distribution system
Strong personal leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others
A customer-first mindset with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an analytical mindset
Knowledge of the NZ regulatory environment, particularly the Electricity Authority Code & Compliance
What they offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think.
Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
Three days of “My Days” leave
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!