October 25, 2024

HainesAttract

Auckland City

Intermediate / Senior Protection Engineers

An independent, employee-owned engineering consultancy is currently seeking an Intermediate/Senior Protection Engineer to join their growing team with a choice of location across multiple offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Tauranga. With a focus on providing electrical, civil engineering, and geospatial services to a variety of clients in the energy sector, the consultancy prides itself on transparency, efficiency, and delivering high-quality solutions for its clients. They aim to create an enjoyable, fulfilling work environment while supporting both professional and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead HV/MV distribution and transmission projects, developing protection schemes, settings, relay configuration files, and protection reports.
Conduct power system analysis using tools such as DIg SILENT and Sincal.
Collaborate with clients to identify optimal solutions and review protection design.
Contribute to internal standards and mentor junior engineers in the field of protection engineering.

Ideal Candidate:

8+ years of post-graduate experience in HV/MV protection engineering.
Degree qualified in engineering (Washington Accord) with CPEng accreditation or working towards it.
Technical proficiency in protection settings and power system analysis.
A collaborative mindset, mentoring ability, and commitment to agile, inspired engineering practices.

Why Join?

Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values work-life balance.
Access to a wide range of benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.
Enjoy an employee-owned workplace that prioritises innovation, learning, and a fun, positive team culture.

If you're eligible to work in New Zealand and are looking for the next step in your engineering career, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with a highly regarded consultancy.