Senior Power Engineering Designer

About the Role

WSP New Zealand is expanding its Power and Energy team significantly, inviting experienced Power Engineering Consultants to join during this dynamic growth phase. Located in Auckland, New Zealand offers not only a rewarding career but also an exceptional lifestyle with excellent work-life balance, quality education, and easy access to beaches, mountains, and outdoor activities.

Key Expertise and Opportunities

We are seeking professionals with more than ten years of experience in power engineering. Positions include Lead / Design Managers, Protection and Control Lead Engineers, and SCADA / Substation Automation Engineers. Ideal candidates have multidisciplinary coordination skills, risk management experience, knowledge of yard layout design, SCADA architecture familiarity, relay applications, busbar and line transformer design, as well as scheme design.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate effectively with national, multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Engage in design development, site investigations, and overall project execution.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and assist in construction monitoring.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for junior engineers.
• Advocate for health, safety, and wellbeing standards throughout projects.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a relevant degree in engineering; Washington Accord accreditation preferred.
• Brings at least 10 years of experience in power engineering design projects, ideally in consultancy environments.
• Exhibits strong communication, problem-solving, and client-focused collaboration skills.

What We Provide

• Relocation assistance to support a smooth transition to New Zealand.
• Flexible working arrangements coupled with clear professional growth opportunities.
• An inclusive, supportive work culture fostering high performance.
• Engagement on projects that create lasting infrastructure legacies.

Additional Information

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global network with over 69,000 colleagues dedicated to positive community impact. WSP New Zealand is recognized as one of the top employers locally and ranks among TIME's 2023 top 100 global companies for employees. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.