Lead Substation Engineer — HV Design & Delivery Leader (Flexible)

Aurecon Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer – Substations to lead HV substation design and delivery across NZ and Australia, from concept to construction support. This is a technical leadership role in our Energy & Industrial team with opportunities to mentor engineers and shape delivery approaches.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in transmission and distribution substation design, strong knowledge of NZ/Australian utility standards, and experience delivering full lifecycle projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering.
• 12+ years' experience in transmission and distribution substation design.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand and/or Australian utility standards, codes and industry practices.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle, from planning and concept design through to construction support and commissioning.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership and challenge assumptions constructively.
• CPEng Registration is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HV substation primary, cable and earthing systems from concept through to detailed design.
• Deliver technical leadership across multidisciplinary transmission and distribution projects in New Zealand and Australia.
• Prepare design reports, power system studies, proposals and budget estimates for complex projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and guide engineers and designers while supporting project planning, resourcing and programme delivery.
• Contribute to shaping our technical delivery approach and supporting the continued growth of our Energy & Industrial team.

Education

Electrical or Power Systems Engineering qualification

Job description

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer – Substations to lead HV substation design and delivery across NZ and Australia, from concept to construction support. This is a technical leadership role in our Energy & Industrial team with opportunities to mentor engineers and shape delivery approaches.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in transmission and distribution substation design, strong knowledge of NZ/Australian utility standards, and experience delivering full lifecycle projects.