Section Lead - Protection

Fluid Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Professional development

Training opportunities

Staff events & social club

Parental leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Ergo Consulting seeks a Protection Section Lead to join their Power Systems Leadership Team in New Zealand. You will lead a team of Protection Engineers, deliver complex HV solutions, and develop client relationships while driving business growth and capability development.

You will mentor and develop engineers across levels, collaborate with senior leadership, and contribute to Ergo's reputation in the power industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex technical solutions as a Protection Engineer or related HV/MV discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership as a Team Lead or Engineering Manager.
• Strong knowledge of NZ electricity standards and engineering practices.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across stakeholders.
• Commitment to mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ergo's Protection section, overseeing utilisation, resources, and technical guidance.
• Create high-quality protection engineering designs for HV systems.
• Strengthen client relationships and identify new opportunities in energy sector.
• Collaborate with Head of Power Systems to drive performance and capability development.
• Provide mentorship for junior to graduate engineers and grow the team.
• Attract and retain top engineering talent to expand team capabilities.
• Contribute to Ergo's Protection Engineering reputation and growth.

Skills

Protection Engineering leadership

Team Leadership

NZ electricity standards knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

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Fluid Recruitment is proud to partner with Ergo Consulting in search of their Protection Section Lead to join their Power Systems Leadership Team

The Company

With a renowned reputation, Ergo provide a range of specialist consulting services to their partners in the energy sector, working across electrical and civil & structural engineering disciplines. With longstanding offices in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Tauranga, the team are continuing to grow to continue supporting New Zealand's infrastructure needs. As trusted advisors on Transpower's EC panel, the team are dedicated and technical specialists, working on a diverse range of interesting projects.

With their ongoing success, the team at Ergo place emphasis on their most important asset - their people. There is a true focus on creating a supportive environment with employee recognition, along with providing ongoing training, development, and career opportunities as core to their ethos. It's an exciting time to grow with the organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Power Systems, you'll be a member of Ergo's Power systems Leadership Team, responsible for leading Ergo's team of Protection Engineers. This dynamic role will see you managing a highly experienced team whilst developing and delivering complex technical solutions. Key responsibilities include,

• Leading Ergo's Protection section. You'll oversee utilisation levels, resource planning, and provide technical guidance.
• Creating high-quality engineering solutions as a Protection Engineer, Secondary Design Engineer, or in a related HV discipline.
• Strengthening existing client relationships while identifying and developing new opportunities within the energy sector, including proposal preparation, project oversight, and quality assurance.
• Collaborating closely with the Head of Power Systems and broader leadership team to drive business performance, capability development, and strategic initiatives.
• Providing mentorship & professional development for aspiring Protection Engineers across junior, intermediate and graduate levels
• Expanding and enhancing the team's capabilities by attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing engineering talent.
• Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of Ergo's Protection Engineering practice as a recognised leader within the power industry.

About You

Coming from a background as a well-regarded engineering expert and people leader, this role is a rare and desirable opportunity step into a leadership position with a market leading engineering consultancy. Bringing experience as a Team Leader or Manager, you'll bring a proven expertise in the energy sector with,

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex technical solutions as a Protection Engineer, Substation Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, or within a related HV/MV engineering discipline.
• Proven leadership experience as a Team Lead, or Engineering Manager, with responsibility for building, developing, and leading high-performing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand electricity industry standards, specifications, and engineering practices, with the ability to apply them effectively across a range of projects.
• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and clearly document outcomes and decisions.
• A collaborative, people-focused leadership style, with a passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering talent.
• A strong commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and the continued growth of Ergo's Protection Engineering capability.
• Commercial awareness and a client-centric mindset, with the ability to foster trusted relationships and contribute to business growth.

The Opportunity

Ergo are one of New Zealand's leading specialist consultancies in the energy & engineering sectors, bringing a renowned reputation for delivering complex technical solutions and people focused culture. Their forward thinking and growth focused culture represents an exciting opportunity for either a well-regarded Manager or aspiring Team Leader to lead and influence the growth of a high-performing team in the energy sector.

On offer competitive remuneration package with a comprehensive range of benefits, including,

• Health, Life, and Income Protection Insurance
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Regular Staff & Special Anniversary Events & Social Club
• Parental leave for primary & secondary caregivers
• Flexible working conditions