Why did you join Transpower?
I joined Transpower because it’s important to me for my work to have real meaning and purpose. In my last role, I designed apartment blocks for private clients. In doing that I had the satisfaction of knowing I was supporting the health and safety of the families who would live there, but at Transpower I can see the wider impact of my work. The outcomes of my team’s efforts affect entire communities across New Zealand, and this national scale was a key drawcard for me.
What about your role makes you proud?
I’m proud of the essential role that Transpower plays for everyone in New Zealand. Our work has a positive impact on the lives of every kiwi, whether they live rurally, in town, or in a big city. Resilient infrastructure is hugely important, and contributing to the longevity of that infrastructure gives me a deep sense of pride. Maintaining this infrastructure is a big job, and we need to recruit more people to ensure we can continue that maintenance.
What is your favourite part of your job?
I love that my job gives me the opportunity to solve problems on a larger scale. Instead of addressing isolated issues, I get to tackle broader challenges with broader impact. The solutions to these challenges have the potential to benefit other projects around Transpower, and that is always a happy alignment.
As a Principal Engineer, Doralba’s work is varied and often involves supporting specialist engineers to find solutions for the trickiest problems, especially in her own area of expertise - substations. She’s also charged with growing knowledge and capability in her part of the business – a rewarding opportunity to influence her colleagues and train the next generation of engineers.