Smart Energy Electrician / EMS & DER Project Technician

Ecologic designs and deploys smart energy management systems (EMS), solar, and battery solutions for schools, commercial buildings, and emerging community energy projects across New Zealand.

Our work sits at the intersection of:

• electrical infrastructure,
• smart metering and control systems
• demand management and peak shaving
• solar, batteries, and EV charging.

We focus on practical, deployable systems that move beyond traditional electrical installs and support the next generation of energy systems.

The Role

This role supports a mix of EMS, solar, and battery projects across schools, commercial sites, and advanced energy deployments.

1. EMS Installations (Schools, Commercial & Residential)

Install and commission:

• smart energy meters (e.g. main incomers, sub-DBs and sub-circuits)
• CTs, relays, control hardware
• basic load control (hot water, EV chargers, pool equipment, HVAC interfaces)

Work alongside:

• school-based electricians
• commercial electrical contractors

Help standardise installation approaches across sites

2. Solar & Battery Project Support

Assist with:

• site walk-throughs and electrical assessments
• coordination with solar and battery installation partners
• review of single-line diagrams and metering layouts
• commissioning and handover support

Act as a technical bridge between installers, engineers, and the software team.

(See separate listings for Electrical Engineer / Project Manager roles.)

3. Electrician Enablement & Training

Help onboard and support:

• partner electricians
• school-nominated electricians

Learn, then help deliver training in:

• smart metering concepts
• demand management and peak shaving
• EMS control philosophy

4. Light Project Management & Documentation

• Capture site photos, as-builts, and installation notes
• Feed install data back into Odoo (jobs, sites, assets)
• Support repeatable roll-outs across many locations

What We’re Looking For

Required

• NZ Registered Electrician
• Comfortable working on live commercial and school sites
• Good communication with clients and other contractors
• Willingness to learn new technologies

Highly Valued (but not essential)

• Experience with solar PV or battery systems
• EV charger installations
• energy meters or CT-based systems

Interest in:

• energy efficiency
• smart buildings
• renewable energy

Basic IT comfort (apps, dashboards, documentation) is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Training in smart energy meters and EMS platforms
• Exposure to demand management and peak shaving projects
• Experience across solar, battery, and community-scale energy systems
• Flexible engagement: contract or permanent
• Clear pathway toward Lead Electrician or Technical Manager roles
• A role that evolves as the company scales

How to Apply

Apply via our website or LinkedIn with:

• a brief CV
• short note on why smart energy interests you

Electrician, Solar, EMS, Energy, BESS, Smart Energy