HV Protection & Automation Project Engineer
Transpower New Zealand
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Job summary
Transpower New Zealand is seeking a Protection & Automation Project Engineer to contribute across the project lifecycle, shaping scopes, reviewing design deliverables, and refining standards. You will collaborate with engineering, delivery and operations teams to deliver safe, reliable transmission projects.
This role spans Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. You will develop specialist capability in protection and automation, evaluate new digital technologies, and support ongoing improvements
Qualifications
- At least 3 years’ experience in HV Protection & Automation design, settings, implementation, commissioning or related project delivery work within electricity transmission, distribution or generation sectors.
- Practical understanding of transmission assets, secondary systems and reliable grid operation.
- Familiarity with tools/technologies such as PowerFactory, Python, IEC 61850, DNP3, SEL, Siemens or GE platforms.
- Electrical or power engineering degree (Washington Accord accredited) or equivalent, with willingness to grow expertise.
Responsibilities
- Scoping, reviewing and supporting Protection & Automation work from concept through to commissioning.
- Investigating, modelling and assessing protection schemes under various grid configurations and power flows.
- Working with project managers, consultants, technicians and stakeholders to define practical, fit‑for‑purpose technical solutions.
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Job description
Transpower New Zealand is seeking a Protection & Automation Project Engineer to contribute across the project lifecycle, shaping scopes, reviewing design deliverables, and refining standards. You will collaborate with engineering, delivery and operations teams to deliver safe, reliable transmission projects.
This role spans Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. You will develop specialist capability in protection and automation, evaluate new digital technologies, and support ongoing improvements
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