Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer

Full job description
Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.


Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.


Our Opportunity:


We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical (to join our Generation Projects team and play a key role in shaping the future of our assets and infrastructure.

As a senior technical expert, you'll lead and coordinate mechanical engineering workstreams across a portfolio of generation projects. From design through to commissioning and close-out, you'll ensure technical integrity, manage risk, and drive high performance across long-term programmes of work.

You'll be a key contributor to Mercury's success, working closely with Technical Managers and Project Managers to deliver mechanical system interfaces and standards that support our commercial and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership: Provide expert guidance and value engineering to drive technical excellence and long-term asset performance.
Relationship Management: Build strong networks across Mercury and with external partners to support delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
Project Delivery: Align project goals with safety, quality, time, and cost outcomes. Lead mechanical engineering delivery from concept to commissioning.
Technical Quality: Define mechanical requirements, lead quality planning, and drive innovation in system design and standards.
Learning Growth: Share lessons learned and continuously adapt to support Mercury's evolving goals.

What We're Looking For

Degree or higher diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Professional membership (e.g. ENZ) desirable.
5+ years' project engineering experience, ideally in electricity generation or hydro asset development.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and navigate complex challenges.
Strong relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders.
Experience managing engineering workstreams through staged gate frameworks.
Strategic thinking and planning capability.
Knowledge of power generation equipment and hydro systems [desirable].
Ability to solve technical problems from first principles.

Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):

Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world while also encouraging collaboration in our modern offices
Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.

At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to recruitment@mercury.co.nz.

A full position description is available on our Career Page. Applications close Wednesday, 20th August at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.

Job Details

Reference #
40633

Posted
06 Aug 2025

Closing
20 Aug 2025 17:00

Location(s)
Hamilton, Rotorua

Expertise
Engineering, Project Management – Generation

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent full time
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