Senior Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Beca Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead our Primary and HV Substation Design team in delivering critical power infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand and Australia. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality electrical conceptual and detailed designs for transmission and distribution clients using the latest digital design technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of primary and substation designs for various project types, including transmission and distribution projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects and meet client expectations.
  • Develop and mentor junior engineers to enhance their technical expertise and career growth.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry developments, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance and best practices.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative solutions and ideas to improve project outcomes and efficiency.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must have:

  • A strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in power systems and high voltage substation design.
  • Proven experience in leading complex projects, managing timelines, and meeting client expectations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with relevant software tools, such as CYMCAP, CDEGS, Autodesk SBS, Inventor, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation.
  • A passion for learning, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Beca's Power Business

Beca's Power business operates as a truly combined Asia Pacific business, with teams based in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Indonesia collaborating to scope, design, procure, and build assets for the Power and Energy related sectors. Our range of Technical, client, and business leaders bring a vast range of experience and knowledge to support the rapidly evolving Power and Energy sector with expertise across Power Generation, Transmission, Primary, Secondary, Protection, and project delivery.



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