Electrical Substation Engineer

Electrical Substation Engineer - Transmission and Distribution
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you'll do
As an Electrical Substation Engineer in our Transmission and Distribution team, you'll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
Join a team delivering some of the most significant substation, transmission and energy infrastructure projects across New Zealand and Australia, with opportunities spanning grid infrastructure, major industrial developments and data centres.
Contribute to major substation refurbishment and new-build projects across New Zealand
Prepare design calculations, reports, specifications and design documentation with senior guidance
Coordinate with drafters and complete initial quality checks
Gain exposure to Australian energy infrastructure and data centre projects
Build your technical, design review and client-facing capability
What you'll bring
Relevant electrical engineering qualifications (bachelor’s degree in electrical, Power systems, etc.)
Around three to four years' practical high voltage substation design experience in either Primary, secondary or Protection design.
Experience with cable sizing, busbar sizing, secondary & controls, Protection, and substation layouts
Familiarity with relevant IEC, IEEE and AS/NZS standards
The ability to deliver quality work with direction, without requiring day-to-day supervision
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure.
You will tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we support each other to deliver to the highest standards.
Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy that support you in and outside of work.
Grow your career – build your capability through Aurecon U learning, mentoring and development opportunities, structured career development plans and support towards chartership and professional accreditation.
Flexibility that works for you – flexible ways of working designed to help you balance your career with life outside of work.
Benefits that invest in your future – including a 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution.
Support for your health and wellbeing – including wellbeing resources, Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and gender affirmation leave.
Find your people – connect with colleagues through employee networks, communities and interest groups that bring people together around shared experiences and interests.
More time for what matters – benefit from 22 weeks’ fully paid parental leave, additional leave purchasing options and the flexibility to swap two public holidays each year.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one

Skills
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