Senior Grid Connection Engineer

5 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Beca Full time

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are looking for a Senior Grid Connections Engineer to help shape the success of our high performing and collaborative Power team in New Zealand. The primary focus of this role is to lead and develop a team of grid connection engineers under our Future Energy strategy to be based in Christchurch, although other Beca locations would be considered.

This opportunity will allow you to realise your own potential and achieve a step-change in your career. You will bring a mix of your technical expertise and design to deliver successful projects client outcomes and further build on our business. In this role you will:

- Lead and develop a team of engineers to undertake grid connection and system studies for behind the meter and/or front of meter renewable energy generation projects
- Foster the technical development of junior engineers
- Lead the development of our business through on-going engagement and liaising with our clients
- Draw upon your own technical expertise, and those of the broader team to deliver high-quality technical advice to our clients
- Drive delivery excellence across the Power and Energy Business

**Ko wai koe | About you**

Your technical skills are based on solid fundamentals and have been proven through the delivery of robust and innovative power engineering designs and advisory services. You will be an experienced problem-solving Electrical Engineer and be comfortable leading teams and mentoring junior engineers. You will also have business development skills which will allow you to contribute to the Future Energy business in a broader sense.

Preferably, you will possess consulting/business development experience and have proven capability across a range of the following areas:

- Stakeholder engagement, management, and networking
- Leading and developing a team of high performing individuals in line with our Future Energy strategy
- Working knowledge of DIgSILENT to provide direction/guidance to others in grid connection studies.PSS/E, PSCAD, PS Sincal and other software relevant to performing grid connection studies is a plus.
- Strong connections within the NZ transmission, distribution, and generation sectors.
- Ability to work with developers in concept and implementation phases of renewable energy generation projects.
- Intimate understanding of the New Zealand Grid Code.
- Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering

To be part of this dynamic and busy team we’re looking for someone with drive, energy, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and enthusiasm. Previous experience of working in a team environment is a must-have for this role, along with the ability to lead and manage multiple tasks.

**The Beca Power Business**

Our Power team undertake work throughout New Zealand and Australia on high-value projects from traditional high voltage power transmission to infrastructure and industrial projects in Rail, Water, Airport and increasingly in the Renewable Energy markets. Our Power teams are located in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Melbourne, and Sydney. We've honed our skills over many years providing solutions to our power generation, transmission and distribution clients across Australasia.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**
- A supportive and caring work environment which values authenticity and belonging.
- Support for learning and development; our people have equal opportunity to build careers reflecting their abilities, passions, and potential, where they feel they belong and can be their true and best selves.
- Opportunity to be part of our professional services firm, contributing to the fabric of all communities across our regions.
- Encouragement of balance in each aspect of your life flexibility, wellbeing, and personal development.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, gender affirmation support, flexible working arrangements and many more work perks.

**Ko wai mātou | About us**

Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 24 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations, and our purpose - to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

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