Senior Remote Power Grid Design & Analysis Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development allowance

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Grid Infrastructure Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize power grid components from a home office. You will work with field teams, planning departments, and regulators to maintain reliability and efficiency across the region.

Apply advanced power-system analysis, develop technical specifications for new grid infrastructure, assess impacts of new generation, and help shape long‑term expansion while operating independently in a compliant,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical grid infrastructure design, analysis, or operations.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (PSS/E, ETAP, DigSILENT PowerFactory).
• Strong knowledge of HV equipment, protection, and grid codes.
• Experience with grid planning, load forecasting, and capacity assessment.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for remote collaboration.
• PE registration (Pr.Eng) with ECSA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan upgrades for substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
• Perform power flow, short circuit, and stability analyses with specialized software.
• Develop technical specs for new grid infrastructure and equipment.
• Assess impact of generation additions or major loads on the grid.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Investigate grid disturbances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop asset management strategies for grid infrastructure.
• Contribute to long-term grid expansion planning.
• Provide technical guidance to field operations and maintenance teams.
• Stay informed on smart grids and renewable energy integration.

Skills

Power systems

PSS/E

ETAP

DigSILENT PowerFactory

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Grid Infrastructure Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize power grid components from a home office. You will work with field teams, planning departments, and regulators to maintain reliability and efficiency across the region.

Apply advanced power-system analysis, develop technical specifications for new grid infrastructure, assess impacts of new generation, and help shape long‑term expansion while operating independently in a compliant,