Lead Protection Engineer - New Zealand

What you’ll have

Our immediate priority is to appoint an experienced Protection Engineer who will serve as the technical anchor and team builder for our expanding portfolio. The ideal candidate will have:

• Worked in protection and primary design, from concept through construction.
• The ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams.
• A strong understanding of power networks and regulatory environments.
• Professional presence to represent Worley with key customers.
• Bachelor of Engineering (BE or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering.
• Progression towards CPEng registration in New Zealand, if not already registered.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical engineering with a focus on protection schemes, power system analysis and secondary design.
• A sound knowledge of applicable local standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Specific types of skills that would benefit our Worley team:
  • HV switchyard Secondary Design
  • Electrical Protection Design
  • Power System Analysis
  • Earthing Design
  • HV / MV Switchboard Secondary Design
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Have experience with PowerFactory. Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP and CDEGS would be advantageous.
• Ideally, you will have experience with software such as Smart Plant Electrical (SPE), Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks or similar design packages.
• Ideally, have construction and commissioning experience.  
• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
• Experience in renewable energy (solar, wind and BESS) and  High Voltage systems.
• A number of years’ experience in protection systems.

Why you should apply

• We offer a competitive employment package.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Ability to purchase additional leave.
• Supported by both a local and globally connected team.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of diverse and exciting projects as we transition to a more sustainable world.

Moving forward together

At Worley we want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace hence we encourage applications from people with a variety of experience and backgrounds. We’re building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here.  And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Apply today.