Lead Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy & Grid Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead design delivery for renewable energy projects, with a focus on solar farms in Auckland. You will drive grid connection design, protection, SCADA integration and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage technical risk, and contribute to client relationships and business development while upholding Arup’s collaborative values.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant renewable energy project delivery experience, especially solar farms.
• Experience with grid connection, protection, and SCADA systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead projects within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery for renewable energy projects.
• Deliver grid connection, protection, and SCADA design solutions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
• Manage project delivery, quality, programme, and technical risk.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Electrical design

Renewable energy

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Protection design

Job description

Arup is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead design delivery for renewable energy projects, with a focus on solar farms in Auckland. You will drive grid connection design, protection, SCADA integration and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage technical risk, and contribute to client relationships and business development while upholding Arup’s collaborative values.