Job Description

Are you an Electrical Engineering student interested in power systems, real-world projects, and kick‑starting your engineering career? PowerNet’s Electrical Engineering Scholarship and Summer Internship offers hands-on industry experience, financial support, and a pathway to a graduate role — all while working on essential infrastructure that keeps communities powered.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a PowerNet Summer Intern, you’ll spend three months working alongside our Network Engineering team, contributing to real engineering work — not just observing.

You may be involved in:

• Power network design and analysis
• Asset and network performance projects
• Exposure to distribution systems and protection concepts
• Working with experienced engineers who will mentor and support you

This internship can contribute toward your practical or professional engineering degree requirements.

What’s In It for You?

• $5,000 Scholarship: Financial support to help with study costs.
• Paid Summer Internship (Nov–Feb): Three months of meaningful, practical engineering experience in Invercargill where you’ll be paid the NZ Living Wage of $28.95 per hour.
• Real‑World Impact: Work on infrastructure that supplies electricity to over 75,000 customers across the lower South Island.
• Mentorship & Networking: Learn from experienced power engineers and build relationships that last beyond summer.
• Graduate Pathway: High-performing interns may be considered for future graduate engineering roles at PowerNet.

Who Should Apply?

You’re a great fit if you:

• Are studying Electrical Engineering at a New Zealand university
• Are currently in Year 2 or Year 3 of your degree
• Have an interest in power engineering or energy systems
• Are available to work in Invercargill over the summer internship period

Why PowerNet?

PowerNet designs, builds, operates, and maintains electricity networks across much of the lower South Island. With around 300 employees, we offer the scale to work on meaningful projects while still providing small‑team access, genuine responsibility, and strong mentoring.

We’re proud to support diverse pathways into engineering and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

About Invercargill

Spend your summer in one of New Zealand’s most affordable cities, with easy access to:

• Fiordland, Stewart Island and Central Otago
• Surfing, hiking, and mountain biking
• Short commutes and a relaxed lifestyle

How to Apply

Visit our careers page at www.powernet.co.nz. Applications close 22 May 2026

Please include:

• Your CV
• A brief cover letter
• Your latest academic transcript

Start your engineering career where it counts — in the real world.