Electrical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Hamilton, New Zealand Aurecon Group Full time

Job title - Electrical Engineer - Transmission Lines Grid Connection

Want to bring ideas to life?

As an engineer you’re no doubt aware of Aurecon - we’ve been a leading design, engineering, and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us?

Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.

But it really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything - from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

As our new Electrical Engineer - Grid Connections, you’ll be a vital part of the team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable. Your role will include:

- Experience in the Renewable Energy industry consulting with asset owners, developers, suppliers, or power utilities is required.
- Project or engineering experience in the development of power plants or industrial plants, ranging from feasibility studies to concept or detailed designs, specification development, and tender evaluations, as well as leading design reviews and construction monitoring.
- Experience with wind and solar energy projects is highly regarded.
- A thorough understanding of the development and grid connection processes for large-scale power projects.
- Extensive knowledge of other power generation technologies, such as energy storage, biofuels, or hydrogen, is advantageous.
- Understanding of major generation technologies
- Perform cost-effective designs based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
- Generate design criteria, reports, design verifications, and clearance tables for PLS-CADD.
- Build and modify pole and tower models for PLS-CADD design.
- Conducting in-depth power system/grid code compliance studies with tools like PSS/E, PSCAD, and Digsilent's PowerFactory
- Conducting grid connection due diligence, which includes grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment, and capacity/constraints analysis
- Develop construction assembly drawings, material selection, and structure loading packages for submittal to vendors.
- Attend external and internal meetings to support processes.
- Technical, communication, and time management abilities are required.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan - our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You’ll also have - a learning programme 100% personalised to you and the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, learning and our Careers Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future. We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

As well as experience in a similar electrical engineering role. Specifically:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
- At least 2-3 years' experience designing and engineering transmission lines and substation
- Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Tower,, PSS/E, PSCAD, and Digsilent's PowerFactory
- Able to perform transmission line engineering work independently

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and



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