Engineering

Intern Asset Engineer

Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

Auckland10 days ago
OnsiteInternshipFull timeNo experience needed

What the role involves

  • Processing inspection imagery
  • Supporting drone inspections
  • Analyzing inspection data

What they ask for

Engineering student with at least 2 years of university study, preferably in electrical, electronics, or mechatronics engineering; current driver licence; strong communication and attention to detail; flexibility to travel within New Zealand; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence

About the job

3-month Summer Internship | Engineering | Auckland (December – February) About the Role Are you an engineering student looking to turn your studies into real-world experience? We’re looking for an Intern Asset Inspection Engineer to join our Inspection Solutions team for a 3-month summer internship. You’ll work alongside experienced Asset Inspection Engineers and specialist drone pilots, gaining hands-on exposure to how technology and engineering data are used to assess the condition of electricity network assets.

You’ll get involved in a variety of inspection activities, including:

  • Reviewing

and processing aerial inspection imagery

  • Supporting

drone, acoustic and thermal inspection activities

  • Analysing

inspection data and helping prepare reports and presentations

  • Working

with digital inspection and data platforms

  • Supporting

field-based inspections and data collection

  • Assisting

with technology trials and wider inspection programmes

  • Working

alongside engineers and drone pilots to solve problems and deliver projects

This is a great opportunity to build practical engineering experience, see how electricity networks operate, and work with emerging inspection technologies in both field and office environments.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll also play your part in maintaining high health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

About You We’re looking for someone curious, proactive and keen to learn. You’ll enjoy working with technology and data, while also being comfortable getting out into the field when required.

Ideally, you’ll have:

  • Completed

at least 2 years of university study towards an Engineering degree, preferably Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering

  • Be

in your penultimate or final year of study

  • A

current driver licence

  • Strong

written and verbal communication skills

  • Good

attention to detail, particularly when working with imagery and data

  • Confidence

using digital tools and general computer applications

  • The

ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

  • A

positive attitude and willingness to learn and take on different tasks

  • Flexibility

to travel within New Zealand when required

What's in it for you? You'll be joining a business where your work has a real impact on communities across Aotearoa. In return, you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive

pay, plus flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver options

  • Life

insurance, discounted medical cover and wellbeing support

  • Fuel

and retail discounts

  • Ongoing

learning, development and career progression opportunities

  • A

supportive, inclusive and family-friendly culture where safety comes first The opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that help power New Zealand's future

About Northpower Proudly Kiwi-owned, Northpower is one of New Zealand's largest infrastructure businesses, delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission and energy services across Aotearoa. With over 1,400 people nationwide, we're proud to power the communities that rely on us every day. If you’re keen to gain genuine industry experience and see how engineering, data and inspection technology come together to support New Zealand’s electricity networks, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply Apply now via #REQ2155. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. Pre-employment checks include a criminal history check, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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