Electrical Design Engineer

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Transpower New Zealand Full time

About Us

Transpower New Zealand owns and operates the country's National Grid, a unique High Voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across the nation. The grid is connected by HVDC between our two main islands, with a large amount of renewable energy generated in the South and a growing load requirement in the North.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Protection and Automation Specialist to join our Tactical Engineering team. As an Asset Owner's Engineer, you will work on exciting projects from start to finish, supporting the initial business case, scoping the detailed design, and providing commissioning support. You will collaborate with project managers and engineering consultants to investigate options and develop feasible solutions that enable faster grid connections to our customer facilities and enhance the resilience and reliability of the grid.

Your Role

You will be responsible for:

  • Engineering and asset management investigations, design, project support, technical specifications, and cost estimation covering high voltage electricity transmission
  • Managing a range of technical controlled documents including technical policies, design standards, standard designs, service, and purchase specifications
  • Innovations, including new equipment and alternative designs, which will be studied and implemented by the team to meet the demands of a quickly developing energy market

Your Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A relevant Washington Accord Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical)
  • Over 4 years' experience in protection and automation design, configuration, and settings
  • Experience/understanding of manufacturer software platforms and settings for SEL, Siemens, GE, and MiCOM relays
  • Familiarity with engineering software and tools e.g. PowerFactory and Stationware

Why Join Us?

At Transpower New Zealand, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a focus on wellbeing. If you are passionate about delivering accelerated electrification for Aotearoa, please review the position description and apply without delay.



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