Principal Primary or Secondary Systems Engineers!

Join leading NZ engineering firms specialising in electrical, civil, and structural consulting for the power and energy industry.

These firms undertake a wide range of interesting and challenging projects involving the design of new or upgraded HV Substation facilities and infrastructure across NZ.

Roles are available across NZ, it is busy, the teams are growing!

What’s on Offer :

Flexibility : Remote work options and minimal bureaucracy. We’ve invested in making remote working easy. We recognise everyone has a life outside work and that family time goes hand in hand with your career.

Growth : With our commitment fostering your learning and development, we will support your career goals and provide opportunities for development.

Culture : A supportive, fun, and dynamic work environment.

Benefits : Health insurance, life insurance, income protection, bonus award for gaining CPEng accreditation, study assistance and so much more.

Your Role :

Design : Produce high-quality, detailed designs that leave no questions unanswered.

Lead : Guide and develop junior engineers and lead technical discussions with clients to determine the optimal solution to meet their needs.

Deliver : Ensure successful project outcomes on time and within budget.

Contribute : Actively contribute to successful project inputs, monitoring, and outcomes.

Develop : Protection standards / philosophies for clients and internal use.

We are seeking people who are from the Primary Systems and Secondary Systems background, within substations.

What You’ll Bring :

• Extensive experience (ideally 12+ years) in HV substation design — Primary or Secondary systems
• Consultancy or utility experience developing protection schemes, settings, relay configuration files, and reports
• Ability to technically lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• Proficiency in tools such as DIgSILENT, SINCAL, or similar
• Relevant engineering qualification
• Strong communication and client engagement skills

You will get the opportunity to join an enthusiastic team of like-minded professionals, working on interesting and challenging projects.

Open to International Talent

Applications are welcome from experienced engineers currently based overseas — particularly those at Principal or Director level looking to move to New Zealand.

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