Prosple Profiles

I love that my job still requires an application of electrical engineering theory – in some roles I have definitely had to dust off the old university textbooks and brush up on some concepts. The application of this theory and realising it out in the field is very rewarding.

My job is satisfying because I have accountability for each step, and I am learning the whole process rather than handling just a part of it.

I can lead my projects and tackle them in my own way, and I always have guidance and support from my team members. The flexible start and finish times and the supportive team environment are also other perks of working with Western Power.

Jamuna Sharma Dhakal studied Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering at the Auckland University of Technology and is now a Graduate Engineer at Powerco.

Western Power is a utility company at the end of the day, and there are many opportunities to make a career here working in non-engineering disciplines as well. Experience and passion count for a lot.

I love having the responsibility and autonomy to bring the engineering designs to life and being hands on in construction.

Our designed telecommunication networks ensure uninterrupted communication between our field equipment and the Network Control Centre, fostering reliable electricity supply and rapid response to any arising issues.

There’s so much to learn and that’s the coolest thing about being an engineer. Everyone at Hydro is super happy to answer questions and share what they know as well, especially if you’re a grad!