Principal Protection Engineer - (Distribution Network)

Opportunity Overview

As a Principal Engineer within a collaborative team environment, you'll enjoy a diverse portfolio of work and have ample opportunity to showcase your technical leadership expertise on both national and international projects.

The unique structure of the organisation empowers you to actively influence culture and strategy while seeing the real-world impact of your contributions.

The Distribution consulting team specialises in designing projects for electricity distribution businesses across New Zealand.

Projects span zone substation upgrades and new builds, renewable generation connections, switchboard upgrades, outdoor-to-indoor transformation projects, and the implementation of smart technologies.

Projects recently delivered include studies for major wind and solar farms, where the team works with both developers and utilities on application and due diligence.

The team prides itself on forming trusted partnerships with clients, consistently seeking ways to innovate and challenge industry norms.

As Principal Engineer, you will foster and enhance professional and technical expertise, advance your career, and share your knowledge through mentorship and leadership.

You'll have the opportunity to grow into a consulting role, becoming a trusted advisor and leading projects for a market-leading organisation.

What will you be doing

In this role, you play a pivotal part in shaping critical electrical infrastructure nationwide, improving reliability and service quality for communities.

Key responsibilities include :

Delivering high profile distribution market projects

Providing oversight and direction on projects, effectively collaborating across multidisciplinary teams

Developing client relationships, understanding their needs, and delivering tailored project outcomes

Offering technical guidance, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing

Preparing detailed, high-quality reports and presentations for management and clients

Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders

Delivering technical expertise according to project timelines, quality standards, and cost objectives

Compiling budget estimates and pricing schedules

Contributing to team wellbeing and maintaining open communication channels

About you

The successful candidate will be a team player with a solid grounding in electrical design, a commitment to continuous learning, and a University degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (BE or equivalent) with a minimum of ten years' relevant experience required.

Additional attributes :

Significant industry experience, preferably in New Zealand or Australia, with established sector networks

Previous consultancy experience

Advanced technical competency and experience

Proven expertise in electricity distribution networks and substation system designs

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivation, excellent organisational skills, and a strong work ethic

What's in it for you

Long service recognition programme

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Up to 26 weeks of primary carer parental leave top-up payments (to 80% of salary), employer KiwiSaver contributions, and annual leave paid at full value for eligible primary carers; two weeks fully paid parental leave for partners / spouses

Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Flexible work arrangements for work / life balance

Wellbeing benefits : 24 / 7 confidential EAP, annual health checks, fresh fruit, free flu vaccinations, eye health check-ups

Life and critical illness insurance cover

Discounts : fuel, Workride scheme, health insurance

Workride : NZ ride to work benefit scheme

Innovative and forward-thinking workplace culture focused on continuous improvement

Social celebrations, club activities, and team events

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