Protection and Control Engineer

2 days ago

Dunedin Cromwell or Christchurch, New Zealand People Hub Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
Description

Aurora Energy is looking for an experienced Protection & Control Engineer to join our Secondary Systems team. In this role, you'll contribute to the reliability and safety of New Zealand's electricity network through innovative design, analysis, and operational support.

Aurora Energy is leading the way in pioneering innovative solar, battery, and smart EV solutions to future-proof energy for communities across Te Waipounamu, the South Island. As one of New Zealand's largest electricity networks, we operate in some of the most dynamic and challenging environments, Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka, and Tāhuna Queenstown.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary and benefitsOpportunities for professional development and industry certificationsA supportive team environment with room to grow, a culture of excellenceInteresting work that advances you, and the Aurora NetworkA relocation and settlement program when moving from overseas

About the Role

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, analysing, commissioning, and managing secondary systems assets across our capital and operational works programmes. You'll be part of a collaborative team working on everything from protection settings and relay design to SCADA and RTU systems.

This is a hands-on role with real impact, as you support numerous areas of the business such as asset lifecycle management, reviewing network incidents, and contributing to the safety and reliability of our infrastructure.

Why this role?

Diverse Workload: From operational support to project design reviews, no two days are the same.

Development Opportunities: Step into design work, protection settings, and even enrol in industry-recognised training like the AFNOR Power System Protection course

Team Culture: Join a tight-knit team of experienced engineers with a strong knowledge base and a passion for mentoring.

Field Exposure: Enjoy a balance of office and fieldwork, this is ideal for engineers who want to stay close to the action.

Who are you?

We envisage our Protection and Controls Engineer will have ideally 5+ years' experience in the electricity distribution or consultancy industry, ideally with secondary systems and protection engineering.  You'll also possess:

Proficiency in specialist software: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SEL Suite and Excel, to name a few key systemsExperience with SEL relay platforms, RTAC programming, and SCADA/RTU systems.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.A Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and ideally a valid NZ work permit, however we are more than willing to accept overseas applicants who have already started the process with immigration, to move to New Zealand

Location Flexibility

While Dunedin is preferred, we welcome candidates based in Cromwell or Christchurch. If you're new to NZ or unfamiliar with the local network, we'll support your transition.

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We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background. 

Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application. Or for a confidential conversation please contact Stephanie Richardson at Paragon Recruitment: or

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications.  We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.


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