Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Protection (NZ)

Omexom; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability cover

KiwiSaver contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Birthday leave

Long service rewards

Career advancement opportunities

Great team

Job summary

Omexom is seeking a skilled electrical engineer to deliver technically sound drawings, specifications, calculations, simulations, and reports for construction and tendering, making a real impact.

You will operate within Omexom’s global VINCI network, applying HV/LV power system design, protection coordination, and safety standards to ensure reliable network operation and compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and/or proven track record in electrical design.
• Ability to interpret relevant electrical standards and apply sound engineering judgement.
• Strong understanding of HV and LV power system design, protection, earthing, and network operations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical documentation in accordance with the best engineering practice
• Coordinating the engineering aspects of projects in accordance with Omexom ISO9001 systems and QM19
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic, and contingency analyses
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, design reports, single line diagrams, and protection philosophies
• Provide technical support during tendering, planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases
• Design and verify protection and control systems, including relay settings and fault analysis
• Conduct engineering reviews, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to meet performance, reliability, safety goals
• Understand and implement the company health and safety policy

Skills

Electrical design

HV/LV power systems

Protection coordination

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Omexom is seeking a skilled electrical engineer to deliver technically sound drawings, specifications, calculations, simulations, and reports for construction and tendering, making a real impact.

You will operate within Omexom’s global VINCI network, applying HV/LV power system design, protection coordination, and safety standards to ensure reliable network operation and compliant project delivery.