Electrical Transmission Systems Engineer

5 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Transpower New Zealand Full time
Job Overview

The role of Electrical Transmission Systems Engineer is to work on exciting projects from start to finish, supporting the initial business case, scoping the detailed design, and providing commissioning support. This involves collaborating with project managers and engineering consultants to investigate options and develop feasible solutions that enable faster grid connections to our customer facilities and to enhance the resilience and reliability of the grid.

About the Team

The Protection & Automation teams in Tactical Engineering are collectively responsible for:
  • Engineering and asset management investigations, design, project support, technical specifications, and cost estimation covering high voltage electricity transmission, specifically Protection & Automation, and supporting primary systems.
  • Managing a range of technical controlled documents that include 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 as we move towards a more sustainable energy future.


About The Opportunity

As an Electrical Transmission Systems Engineer, you'll be based ideally in Auckland, or Wellington (Christchurch maybe considered for experienced candidates). You'll collaborate with project managers and engineering consultants to investigate options and develop feasible solutions that enable faster grid connections to our customer facilities and to enhance the resilience and reliability of the grid.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll 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.
  • While not essential, understanding of networking and communications technology, including IEC 61850 and DNP3 and/or experience in secondary circuit design would be an advantage.


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