Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Fully remote

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer for a fully remote role in New Zealand. You will lead planning, design and optimization of power grids, applying advanced dynamics, protection, and stability expertise to diverse clients.

You will collaborate with a distributed engineering team, mentor junior engineers and deliver reliable, scalable solutions for critical infrastructure projects in various sectors within a flexible remote environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Power Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Experience with power system simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of grid codes and protection relays.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power system studies including load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and harmonic analysis.
• Design and specify high-voltage equipment, substations, and networks.
• Develop and implement protection schemes and settings.
• Provide grid integration guidance for renewables.
• Collaborate with remote teams, clients, and regulators.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Power system studies

Load flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Transient stability

Harmonic analysis

High-voltage design

Grid integration

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering

PhD in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their distributed engineering team, working entirely remotely. This role is critical in the planning, design, analysis, and optimization of complex power grids and electrical infrastructure for clients across various sectors. You will leverage your deep expertise in power system dynamics, protection, and stability to deliver innovative and reliable solutions. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute significantly to critical infrastructure projects from anywhere, working within a flexible and collaborative remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power system studies , including load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and harmonic analysis.
• Design and specify high-voltage equipment, substants, and transmission/distribution networks.
• Develop and implement protection schemes and settings for power systems.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on grid integration for renewable energy sources.
• Collaborate with remote teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Advanced proficiency with power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSCAD).
• Strong knowledge of grid codes, protection relays, and power system stability concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Full remote work arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful power infrastructure projects.
• Professional development support and conference attendance.
• Collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.