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Aurecon

Electrical Substation Engineer

Aurecon

. Contribute to major substation refurbishment and new-build projects across New Zealand .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in high voltage substation design, including primary, secondary, and protection design, while ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE, and AS/NZS standards. Capable of preparing design documentation and collaborating effectively with project teams and clients to deliver infrastructure projects.

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High Voltage Substation DesignElectrical Engineering QualificationsCable SizingProtection DesignIEC, IEEE, AS/NZS Standards

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Hard Skills
Design CalculationsSpecifications PreparationSubstation LayoutsBusbar SizingSecondary & Controls Design
Soft Skills
CollaborationQuality Work Delivery
Industry Keywords
Energy InfrastructureTransmission ProjectsDistribution ProjectsData Centre Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Contribute to major substation refurbishment and new-build projects across New Zealand
  • Prepare design calculations, reports, specifications and design documentation with senior guidance
  • Coordinate with drafters and complete initial quality checks
  • Gain exposure to Australian energy infrastructure and data centre projects
  • Build technical, design review and client-facing capability
  • Contribute to transmission, distribution and energy infrastructure projects
  • Collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver infrastructure and assets

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant electrical engineering qualifications (bachelor’s degree in electrical, Power systems, etc.)
  • Around three to four years' practical high voltage substation design experience in either Primary, secondary or Protection design
  • Experience with cable sizing, busbar sizing, secondary & controls, Protection, and substation layouts
  • Familiarity with relevant IEC, IEEE and AS/NZS standards
  • Ability to deliver quality work with direction, without requiring day-to-day supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunities spanning grid infrastructure, major industrial developments and data centres
  • Exposure to Australian energy infrastructure and data centre projects
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements welcomed
  • Diverse and inclusive working environment
  • Opportunity to make a real impact
  • Work on complex infrastructure challenges
  • Recognition as an AFR Best Place to Work in 2026