Senior Electrical Engineer - Primary Systems (Akld, Wgtn or Chch)

Edison Consulting Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Regular site visits and live project

Job summary

Edison Consulting Group seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Primary) to contribute to HV transmission, substation primary designs, and renewables projects across New Zealand. You will work with a team of experienced professionals, participate in site visits, and help deliver practical, field-informed engineering solutions.

You will engage across the project lifecycle, collaborating with project and construction managers, and will have opportunities to mentor less experienced engineers while

Qualifications

• Significant electrical design experience in HV transmission and/or Substation designs for primary systems, preferably with NZ exposure.
• Renewable energy and BESS integration design experience is advantageous.
• A Washington Accord-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or higher qualification.
• Proven experience leading design projects or primary design deliverables to high quality, on time and within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to substation, transmission, and renewables design projects across NZ.
• Participate in site visits and engage with live projects through full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction managers and technical specialists on design delivery.
• Build strong professional relationships with peers, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design

HV transmission

Substation design

Renewables design

Leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Engineering software

Education

Bachelors degree (Washington Accord)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Primary Systems (Akld, Wgtn or Chch)

Are you looking to grow your career in a team that values technical excellence, practical learning, and having fun along the way? If so,you'llenjoy working at Edison as we continue to grow and support our clients across New Zealand's energy sector.

At Edison, we endeavour to be the best consultancy to work for. We support our people while cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth team culture where individuals can thrive and contribute to collective success. We want you to enjoy your work, be inspired to keep learning, and create outstanding outcomes for our clients.

What sets Edison apart is the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced Project Managers, Construction Managers, and technical specialists who have spent decades delivering critical electricity infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand. Their real-world experienceprovidesinvaluable insights into constructability, commissioning, project delivery, and asset operations, helping our engineers develop practical knowledge that goes beyond design alone.

In addition toworking on our growing portfolio of substation,transmissionand renewables design projects,you'llhave opportunities toparticipatein site visits, engage with live projects, and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle.We believe that seeing howourdesigns perform in the field helpstobuild stronger engineers, better designers, and more commercially aware professionals.

Senior Design Engineers can be based in our offices in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch.

What we offer you

• Flexible working arrangements and a competitiveremunerationpackage
• Diverse, challenging projects that shape New Zealand's critical infrastructure
• A clear technical career pathway, with progression opportunities that do not require a move into people management
• Access to experienced project delivery, construction, and technical specialists who are committed to knowledge sharing and mentoring
• Regular site visits and hands-on project involvement, giving you the opportunity to see your designs delivered in the field
• A supportive, collaborative, and non-corporate culture where your ideas,expertise, and initiative are genuinely valued
• Ongoing professional development, training, and support towards your career goals

Our business

Edison is a trusted partner to the energy sector, delivering impactful and diverse projects across the electricity industry. Withexpertisein project management, engineering, design engineering, and advisory services, we are known for stepping up and getting the job done through practical, workable solutions. Our work is varied, challenging, and rewarding, with clientslocatedthroughout New Zealand.

For more than 25 years, our people and culture have been at the heart of our success and are a keyreason whyengineers choose Edison. We bring together people with diverse perspectives, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, recognising that different viewpoints strengthen our thinking and drive better outcomes. We believe that an inclusive and diverse team is one of our greatest strengths, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions and create lasting value for our clients and communities.

Do you have what it takes to succeed?

We are looking for aSenior Electrical Engineer (Primary) tojoin our friendly team.

You should have:

• Significant electrical design engineering experience in HV transmission and/or Substation designs for primary systems, preferably with experience in New Zealand
• Renewable energy and BESS integration design experience isadvantageous
• A Washington Accord-accreditedBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineeringor a higher qualification.
• Proven experience leading design projects or primary design deliverables to a high quality, on time and within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Experience using industry-standard design and engineering software relevant to substation design.
• The ability to build andmaintainstrong professional relationships with peers,clientsand stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for engineering and developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.

If you haveproven experiencein the electrical design field and are looking for a rewarding career move, then we want to hear from you.

We know that some people may only apply for a role if they meet all the criteria listed above. If you share our passion for enabling a sustainable energy future forNewZealand, we encourage you to apply if the role aligns to your strengths and interests.

Applications close on 1 October 2026.