Designer/ Estimator
Join a busy team and provide design and estimating services to support the construction and extension of WEL's network.
Summary about this job
Power Generation & Distribution
Company: WEL Networks
Location: Waikato
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +64-7-456-5512
Fax: +64-6-675-4043
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Detail information about job Designer/ Estimator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Do you have comprehensive knowledge of the HV electrical industry?
- Put your excellent communication skills to good use
- Join a professional working environment
Are you looking for a challenging position in a great company that will allow you to use and develop both your technical and design skills?
WEL Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of WEL Networks who owns and manages the electrical lines network in Hamilton and the greater Waikato area.
We are responsible for providing the full range of field services required to maintain a highly reliable electricity supply to over 89,000 homes and businesses.
We are looking for a Designer/ Estimator to join our Works Planning team. This position provides design and estimating services to support the construction and extension of WEL's network. You will be working closely with Field Supervisors and Project Managers to ensure they have the detail they require for project construction.
Your key tasks will include the following:
- Developing detailed design specifications
- Designing and pricing projects
- Assisting with specialist design, review and approval
- Producing a complete design package
- Labour benchmarking
Your previous experience will include the following:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the HV electrical industry and field work activities, preferably with experience in overhead and underground lines
- A high level of computer literacy and the ability to learn new packages
- Good communication skills and the proven ability to work as part of a team to achieve common goals
This role would also suit someone looking to move 'inside' to a less hands on role, after a career of working in the field.
WEL offers a competitive package and a professional working environment - we look after our people.
We will help you with relocation expenses if you are moving into our area and our staff benefits include fully funded medical and life insurance!
We are also committed to being a drug and alcohol free work site so before you are confirmed into a role at WEL you will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test.
If you feel this role is a good fit for your current skills and future aspirations, please submit an online application at www.wel.co.nz - where you can also see a detailed position description.