Principal Protection Engineer, HV Substations (NZ)

Jacobs; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa relocation support

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Share schemes

Additional leave

Work From Anywhere policy

Professional development

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Protection Engineer in New Zealand to drive protection and control across APAC and support NZ’s energy transition. You will oversee design, modelling and relay settings for major projects, while mentoring engineers and building client relationships.

The role offers visa-friendly recruitment, hybrid work arrangements, and opportunities for global training and development. Relocation support is provided for international candidates.

Qualifications

• Degree accredited under the Washington Accord or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive protection engineering experience for transmission and distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for Protection and Control across APAC.
• Oversee design, review and implementation of protection and control schemes for major utility and infrastructure clients.
• Develop complex protection settings and relay configuration files for a range of schemes.
• Conduct advanced power system modelling and simulation using industry standard software.
• Lead relay coordination studies, fault level analysis and short circuit assessments.
• Apply deep expertise in secondary systems and High Voltage protection principles.
• Build and maintain client relationships, support bids and business development.
• Mentor and upskill engineers alongside the management team.

Skills

Protection engineering

HV substations

Relay coordination

Education

Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Protection Engineer in New Zealand to drive protection and control across APAC and support NZ’s energy transition. You will oversee design, modelling and relay settings for major projects, while mentoring engineers and building client relationships.

The role offers visa-friendly recruitment, hybrid work arrangements, and opportunities for global training and development. Relocation support is provided for international candidates.