About Us
The solar renewable energy industry is about blazing paths where once there was nothing. It is about seeing the bigger picture and having the innovative genius to achieve that vision. We are looking for you to join us in our goal to deliver clean energy solutions to one of the world's most rapidly growing sectors.
Vector Powersmart is a multi-award-winning utility and commercial renewables business that has delivered some of the largest and most iconic solar PV and energy storage systems in New Zealand and Pacific Island communities. Our mission is to help business owners, developers and governments achieve their renewable energy targets in a cost-efficient manner.
We design, build, finance, operate and maintain commercial and utility-scale solar and Battery Energy assets in NZ and the Pacific. In addition, we provide specialist technical consulting services such as engineering energy solutions and advising businesses on the feasibility of commercial and utility-scale solar and battery plants.

Vector Powersmart is a part of Vector Limited, a proudly Aotearoa-owned company, which employs over 1200 people and operates a range of innovative businesses delivering energy and communication services to more than one million homes and commercial customers across Australasia and the Pacific. These services include electricity and gas connections, solar installations, high speed internet fibre, BBQ gas bottles, air and water purification and much more – all of which are transforming the energy sector in one way or another.

About the role
You will work in our Engineering team alongside our Business Development and Delivery teams to design and calculate costs associated with Solar and Battery systems and ensure a consistent and sound commercial approach is applied at tendering.

We are looking for someone who can contribute to our success by providing:

Solar power system design — off grid and grid connected systems.

• Production of technical drawings - electrical schematics and mechanical layouts.
• Using engineering tools like PVSYST, Retscreen, Homer, etc. to develop solar power system data analysis.
• Working with AUTOCAD or similar tools provided by VPS to generate solar layouts and 3D simulations.
• Assist with commercial tenders by preparing technical documents/packages and drawings.
• Write technical/engineering reports as required, including and not limited to System Manuals, System Performance Reports, FEED (Front End Engineering Design), FD (Functional Description), FAT reports (Factory Acceptance Test report), ITR (Inspection Test Report), SCAT (Site Commissioning and Testing) along with other technical documentation.
• Coordination of project elements under the direction of the Project Lead, including engineering design, quality planning, manufacturing, commissioning, and ensuring the project remains within budget to meet the requirements of the project’s needs

Who we are looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualification related to Drafting or Engineering
• Experience and knowledge in CAD Design
• Must be computer literate in using Microsoft packages, intermediate to advance level preferred, especially in Excel
• Previous experience within the Solar industry advantageous
• Collaborative relationship skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Provision of high-quality service to internal and external customers
• Able to multi-task, be organized and have good time management skills.

What we can offer you
We love working together to create a new energy future. You see, at Vector Powersmart, we make it happen and we make it happen quick.

We offer a fun, flexible and stimulating work environment, full of interesting work being done by smart and innovative people. Our range of benefits supports our belief in flexibility, Health and Wellbeing and the importance of family. Flexibility includes where to work from, and flexible start and finish times so you can do your best work.

Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.  We were the first corporate Living Wage Accredited employer, and the first Accessibility Tick employer.  We are, of course, Rainbow Tick accredited, and Vector also won three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ, including the Supreme Award.  Why wouldn’t you want to work here!  

If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process,  please do get in touch with us on 099787792.

Vector is a NZ Immigration Accredited Employer. However due to Covid-19 immigration restrictions, we can only accept applications from candidates who are either NZ/AU citizens/permanent residents, or hold a current valid work visa for employment in New Zealand.

Applications will close 10 December 2021