Principal Substation Design Engineer

6 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand AECOM New Zealand Ltd Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

If you're looking for a job that you enjoy and that keeps you passionate and productive, AECOM is the place to be." William Leong, Workgroup Manager Transmission + Distribution

Job Description

Due to continued growth in the energy sector, we are expanding our Transmission & Distribution team and are seeking an additional Principal Primary Design Engineer to join our Auckland office.

How you'll make a difference

  • Support the delivery of transmission and distribution projects for public and private sector clients throughout NZ and Australia.
  • Act as Design Manager, Technical Lead or Lead Verifier on a range of projects.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to develop innovative, practical engineering solutions while proactively managing client expectations and ensure timely project delivery.
  • Coach and mentor graduates and early-career professionals to strengthen technical capability and support professional development within the team.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical or power systems engineering (or equivalent).
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience in substation design, including HV underground cable and switchroom design, ideally within New Zealand.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong client relationships and deliver high quality outcomes within tight timeframes.

Additional Information

Why you'll love working with us

  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave
  • Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
  • Beautiful office overlooking the harbour, diverse and inclusive team, fresh fruit, barista coffee machine, morning tea celebrations, social events, and much more

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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