Design Engineering Manager

Description

Summary: This exciting Design Engineering Manager role involves providing technical designs, drawings, and solutions while assessing and mitigating project risks, making a real impact. Highlights: 1. Comprehensive Health Insurance, Life & Disability Cover 2. Generous KiwiSaver Contributions & Enhanced Parental Leave 3. Career Advancement Opportunities & Be a part of a Great Team • Based in Mt Wellington • Comprehensive Health Insurance • Life & Disability Cover • Generous KiwiSaver Contributions • Enhanced Parental Leave • Birthday Leave. • Long Service Rewards • Career Advancement Opportunities • Be a part of a Great Team • Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours • Monday – Friday About the Role Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Design Engineering Manager role just for you! In this position, you’ll get provide technically appropriate, accurate and cost effective designs, drawings, specifications, reports, engineering investigations and solutions to meet practical construction, tendering and client requirements. To assess the technical risks associated with prospective projects and propose mitigation measures throughout project lifecycle making a real impact. Preparing design solutions, in compliance with accepted industry standards, to meet clients’ requirements. Preparing technical documentation in accordance with the best engineering and industry practice. Coordinating the engineering aspects of projects in accordance with Omexom ISO 9001 system and Omexom Design Control Procedure QM19. Controlling the design process where external design engineers or consultants are appointed. Verify works meet Omexom requirements Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. Comply with any reasonable instruction given to you by Omexom relating to health and safety. Qualifications and Skills • Bachelors degree or diploma in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering, and/or a proven track record of engineering design in the electrical power sector (industrial, transmission and/or distribution) with at least five years experience. • Experience in engineering design in the power sector including reviewing civil and mechanical plans. • Ability to adapt and comprehend changes in technology, and suitably apply those changes to achieve optimum design solutions • Awareness of national and international trends in the power industry • Working knowledge of PLS-CADD or similar line design programme. Who are we? Omexom is part of a global family of energy infrastructure services providers operating under the VINCI group which is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction, operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The brand network is a multi-disciplinary network, able to offer customized multi-technical, multi-site, or multi-country services. With our 1,000+ employees in 29 locations nationwide and $390M in revenue, Omexom has long-standing partnerships with Vector, Transpower, Auckland Transport, and Firstgas, while servicing our newer clients Watercare, Auckland District Health Board, Wellington Electricity, and City Rail Link Limited. In Aotearoa, Omexom is well positioned through this international network with shared values and vast resources, and a continued commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainable solutions. At Omexom, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply. How to apply If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you.  Hit the 'apply' button below.  Applications close on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you. Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.