Electrical Engineer

Transpower New Zealand

Help Power New Zealand’s National Grid

Transpower New Zealand is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the planning, design, operation, and improvement of New Zealand’s high-voltage transmission network. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electricity while supporting the integration of renewable energy into the National Grid.

What You'll Do

• Power System Engineering
• Design, analyse, and optimise transmission network systems.
• Assess grid performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support the integration of renewable energy projects into the network.
• Conduct power system studies and technical modelling.

Asset Management & Infrastructure

• Develop maintenance and upgrade plans for transmission assets.
• Evaluate asset condition, performance, and lifecycle requirements.
• Support substation and transmission line projects.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices.

Protection & Safety

• Design and review electrical protection systems.
• Investigate faults, outages, and network incidents.
• Implement risk mitigation and network security measures.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with industry regulations.

Technical Analysis & Collaboration

• Prepare engineering reports, studies, and recommendations.
• Conduct technical investigations and feasibility assessments.
• Analyse system performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, generators, and distribution companies.
• Provide technical expertise for major infrastructure projects.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of power systems and high-voltage electrical networks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical report writing skills.
• Understanding of electrical safety standards and engineering principles.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in transmission, generation, or electricity distribution networks.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or working towards accreditation.
• Experience with power system modelling and analysis software.
• Project engineering or infrastructure delivery experience.

Why Join Transpower?

• Work on critical national infrastructure projects
• Support New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon future
• Exposure to large-scale transmission and renewable energy projects
• Professional development and engineering career growth
• Collaborative and highly skilled engineering environment

Apply today and help shape the future of New Zealand’s electricity network.

Pay: From $9,200.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person