Senior Power Engineering Designers

WSP in New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible working

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Legacy projects

Job summary

WSP New Zealand is expanding its Power and Energy team and seeks experienced Power Engineering Consultants to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across national teams to support design, site investigations and project delivery.

The role emphasizes managing timelines, budgets and risks, while championing health, safety and wellbeing in a supportive, inclusive culture and flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Washington Accord preferred).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in power engineering design projects.
• Background in consultancy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality engineering solutions
• Work collaboratively across national multi-disciplinary teams
• Contribute to design, site investigations and project delivery
• Prepare technical documentation and support construction monitoring
• Manage project timelines, budgets and risks
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Client-focused mindset

Education

Engineering degree (Washington Accord)

Job description

Job Description

WSP New Zealand Power and Energy team are expanding and we are looking for experienced Power Engineering Consultants to join. The role involves delivering high‑quality engineering solutions, collaborating across national multi‑disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high quality engineering solutions
• Work collaboratively across national multi‑disciplinary teams
• Contribute to design, site investigations and project delivery
• Prepare technical documentation and support construction monitoring
• Manage project timelines, budgets and risks
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing

What We Offer

• Relocation support to help you settle in
• Flexible working and strong professional development pathways
• A supportive, inclusive and high‑performing culture
• The opportunity to work on projects that leave a lasting legacy

About You

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline (Washington Accord preferred)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in power engineering design projects
• Background in consultancy
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• A collaborative, proactive and client‑focused mindset