Protection Design Engineer

Relocate to New Zealand | Multiple Locations Nationwide. Protection, Primary, Secondary & Substation Design Opportunities. We're partnering with two highly respected engineering consultancies that are expanding their power and energy teams across New Zealand. With a strong pipeline of transmission, distribution, renewable energy and infrastructure projects, they're seeking experienced Protection, Primary, Secondary and Substation Design Engineers to help deliver some of the country's most significant energy projects. Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include: HV and EHV substation design; Protection and control system design; Protection studies and relay coordination; Primary plant layout and equipment specification; Secondary systems design and SCADA integration; Earthing and lightning protection studies; Cable and network studies; Technical design reviews and quality assurance; Client engagement and stakeholder management; Project leadership and multidisciplinary project delivery. Typical salary ranges include: Senior Design Engineers: NZD $120,000 – $200,000; Lead Design Engineers: NZD $200,000 – $260,000+.

Responsibilities

HV and EHV substation design; Protection and control system design; Protection studies and relay coordination; Primary plant layout and equipment specification; Secondary systems design and SCADA integration; Earthing and lightning protection studies; Cable and network studies; Technical design reviews and quality assurance; Client engagement and stakeholder management; Project leadership and multidisciplinary project delivery

Requirements

A degree or postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering; A Washington Accord-recognised engineering qualification; 5+ years' experience in power systems, protection, substations, primary or secondary design; Experience working within consulting, utility, EPC, network owner or owner's engineer environments; A sound understanding of transmission and/or distribution networks; Experience with HV substation design and relevant industry standards; Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; A collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Nice to have

Protection philosophies and schemes; Relay coordination and settings; Protection and control design; Leading engineering projects and teams; Client relationship management; Mentoring and developing engineers; Commercial awareness and proposal preparation

Benefits

Visa sponsorship; Relocation assistance; Flexible working environment; Professional development opportunities; Career progression; Flexible location options; Leadership opportunities; Diverse and meaningful projects