Protection Design Engineer

5 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Transpower New Zealand Limited (Tpnz) Full time
About the Opportunity
Transpower New Zealand Limited (Tpnz) is seeking a skilled Asset Owner's Engineer to join their team. As an electrical engineer with experience in protection and automation design, configuration, and settings, you will work on exciting projects from start to finish.

**Key Responsibilities:**
• Support the initial business case development
• Scope detailed design projects
• Provide commissioning support
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering consultants to investigate options and develop feasible solutions that enable faster grid connections to customer facilities and enhance the resilience and reliability of the grid.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
• 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
• Understanding of networking and communications technology, including IEC 61850 and DNP3 is desirable

**Why Work with Us?**
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and knowledge. With over 28 nationalities represented, our people bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table. We value flexibility and offer adaptable daily start and finish times, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments.

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