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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design and delivery of HV substation primary, cable and earthing systems from concept through to detailed design
- Deliver technical leadership across multidisciplinary transmission and distribution projects in New Zealand and Australia
- Prepare design reports, power system studies, proposals and budget estimates for complex projects
- Build relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams to deliver successful project outcomes
- Mentor and guide engineers and designers while supporting project planning, resourcing and programme delivery
- Contribute to shaping the technical delivery approach and growth of the Energy & Industrial team
- Participate in long-term substation programmes across the full project lifecycle
- Support upgrades to existing substation infrastructure across voltage levels from 11kV to 330kV
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
- 12+ years' experience in transmission and distribution substation design
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand and/or Australian utility standards, codes and industry practices
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle, from planning and concept design through to construction support and commissioning
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to provide technical leadership and challenge assumptions constructively
- CPEng Registration is an added advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexibility to work from where you’re most effective
- Travel to client and project sites when needed
- Relocation support for the right candidate moving to Auckland, Wellington or Hamilton
- Long-term programmes of work spanning 5–10 years
- Opportunities to influence technical capability and develop your career
- Opportunities to engage directly with clients and projects across New Zealand and Australia