Associate – Primary Electrical Engineering

Associate – Primary Electrical Engineer (HV Substation Design)

• Lead the delivery of project technical requirements for Primary and HV Substation designs to enable the transmission, distribution, and decarbonisation of energy across NZ and Australia
• Apply and grow your technical primary and substation design skills collaborating with Beca's like-minded and subject matter experts, while coaching the next generation of electrical engineers
• Work in a highly collaborative and diverse team environment focused on your professional and technical development, working together to 'make everyday better'

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
In this Associate role, you will play a key role in the technical and project delivery requirements across Beca's Power business for the Primary Electrical Engineering practice area. You will be joining an international team of experienced electrical engineering specialists.

Together you will:

• Design and deliver critical Power primary, substation, and infrastructure-related projects across a vast range of project types
• Create High Voltage (HV 220kV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV 500kV) electrical conceptual and detailed designs
• Use the latest digital design technologies to prepare substation layouts, equipment specifications, HV/MV cable sizing calculations, earthing design, and apply safety standards
• Coach, mentor, and develop the next generation of Primary Electrical Engineers
• Support training and verification processes for engineering teams
• Lead work packages and be accountable for financial and programme outcomes
• Support client management, bidding, and preparation of project proposals
• Manage multiple workstreams and adapt to changing project deliverables and timeframes
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders and collaborate with Beca's leading design experts

Career development opportunities exist including moving across technical, design, technology, people, client or business leadership pathways.

Ko wai koe | About you
Your primary and substation design skills are grounded in solid fundamentals, proven through experience leading Primary design on complex substation projects. You have experience delivering high voltage substation designs, ensuring quality and accuracy while guiding others.

You bring:

• Experience producing substation layouts, equipment lists, clearance checks, and HV cable designs
• Familiarity with New Zealand and Australian regulations
• Proficiency in CYMCAP, CDEGs, Autodesk SBS, Inventor, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation (advantageous)
• Passion for mentoring and developing senior and graduate engineers
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across functions and disciplines
• A positive attitude, curiosity, and a good sense of humour
• Ability to lead conversations and understand technical considerations across diverse backgrounds

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in client, consultancy, design-build contractors, and industrial businesses.

About 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 sectors.

Our expertise spans:

• Power Generation
• Transmission
• Primary and Secondary systems
• Protection
• Project delivery

We support the operation of high-value and critical power infrastructure assets, and deliver new technologies including smart grids, intelligent power networks, renewable and virtual power plants.

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Ko wai mātou | About us
Beca is one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

'Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships. We use our skills and systems to empower innovation, helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

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Tono mai | Apply now
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