Earthing & Bonding Engineer for Power & Renewables

GHD; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Auckland is seeking an Earthing and Bonding Engineer to join the Electrical Delivery team, bringing specialist earthing and bonding expertise to major projects across renewable energy, power networks and critical infrastructure. You will contribute across GHD’s global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

You will deliver projects from concept through construction and commissioning, review design drawings and reports, mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status, or active progress towards obtaining it.
• Substantial experience in the detailed design of transmission and distribution infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines and underground cable systems, with experience preparing associated reports, drawings and specifications.
• At least five years’ experience in earthing and bonding design, electrolysis assessment, lightning protection design, electromagnetic field studies and electromagnetic compatibility design across energy and resources, transportation, and property and buildings.
• A thorough understanding of the project development lifecycle.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to share knowledge, mentor others and contribute to team capability.
• The ability to work autonomously, seek input when needed and manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver earthing, bonding and related projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and review design drawings, technical reports, inspection and test plans, and other project deliverables.
• Manage the design and quality of work packages, collaborating with client-side engineers through design reviews and workshops, technical issue resolution and progress updates to support strong engineering, commercial and client outcomes.
• Develop technical resources and provide training and mentoring to build engineering capability.
• Estimate and prepare tenders and proposals for electrical scopes of work.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GHD offices to pursue and deliver project opportunities.
• Perform site inspections and prepare reports for proposals, design delivery and construction activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

GHD in Auckland is seeking an Earthing and Bonding Engineer to join the Electrical Delivery team, bringing specialist earthing and bonding expertise to major projects across renewable energy, power networks and critical infrastructure. You will contribute across GHD’s global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

You will deliver projects from concept through construction and commissioning, review design drawings and reports, mentor