Senior Protection Engineer — HV Substations (NZ Relocation)

Jacobs; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa support for relocation

Hybrid working arrangements

Work From Anywhere policy

Private health insurance

Salary continuation insurance

Share schemes

Additional leave options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Protection Engineer to help shape New Zealand's energy future. Open to local or international candidates relocation with visa support. You will lead Protection and Control across APAC, design and implement protection schemes, and mentor engineers in a dynamic HV Substations team.

Join a global leader driving NZ’s energy transition, with hybrid work options, relocation assistance, and a collaborative culture focused on safety, inclusion, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord (or equivalent).
• Extensive expertise in Protection Engineering 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

Technical leadership

Protection engineering

Relay settings

Relay configuration

Power system modeling

Relay coordination

HV protection principles

Client relationships

Mentoring engineers

Education

Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Protection Engineer to help shape New Zealand's energy future. Open to local or international candidates relocation with visa support. You will lead Protection and Control across APAC, design and implement protection schemes, and mentor engineers in a dynamic HV Substations team.

Join a global leader driving NZ’s energy transition, with hybrid work options, relocation assistance, and a collaborative culture focused on safety, inclusion, and professional development.