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Senior Power Engineering Designers
Location
Auckland, New Zealand • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
WSP New Zealand has multiple opportunities for Power Engineering Consultants.
WSP New Zealand Power and Energy team are growing significantly and WSP are looking for power design expertise to compliment our team during this exciting phase.
New Zealand offers more than just a job – it’s a lifestyle!
Why New Zealand?
Excellent work life balance, excellent schooling environment
Beaches, mountains and outdoor activities on your doorstep
Be part of creating tangible infrastructure in our welcoming communities
Roles and areas of expertise with 10+ years experience;
Lead / Design Managers
Protection and Control Lead Engineers
SCADA / Substation Automation Engineers
Seeking engineers with multidiscipline coordination, risk management experience, yard layout design exp, familiar with SCADA architecture, relay application, busbar design, line transformer and scheme design.
What you’ll be doing
- Deliver high quality engineering solutions
- Working collaboratively across national multi-disciplinary teams
- Contribute to design, site investigations and project delivery
- Prepare technical documentation and support construction monitoring
- Manage project timelines, budgets and risks
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development
- Champion health, safety and wellbeing
What We Offer
- Relocation support to help you settle in
- Flexible working and strong professional development pathways
- A supportive, inclusive and high-performing culture
- The opportunity to work on projects that leave a lasting legacy
About you:
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Washington Accord preferred)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in power engineering design projects
- Background in consultancy
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A collaborative, proactive and client-focused mindset
Ready to Make the Move?
Join WSP and experience the best of Aotearoa – while taking your engineering career to the next level.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality engineering solutions
- Work collaboratively across national multi-disciplinary teams
- Contribute to design, site investigations and project delivery
- Prepare technical documentation and support construction monitoring
- Manage project timelines, budgets and risks
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development
- Champion health, safety and wellbeing
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
Skills Required
Power engineering designSCADA architectureRelay applicationBusbar designLine transformer designScheme designYard layout designRisk managementProject managementCommunicationProblem solvingCollaborationProactive mindsetClient-focused mindset
Benefits
- Relocation support
- Flexible working
- Professional development pathways
- Supportive culture
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