An independent, employee-owned engineering consultancy is currently seeking an Intermediate/Senior Protection Engineer to join their growing team with a choice of location across multiple offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Tauranga. With a focus on providing electrical, civil engineering, and geospatial services to a variety of clients in the energy sector, the consultancy prides itself on transparency, efficiency, and delivering high-quality solutions for its clients. They aim to create an enjoyable, fulfilling work environment while supporting both professional and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HV/MV distribution and transmission projects, developing protection schemes, settings, relay configuration files, and protection reports.
• Conduct power system analysis using tools such as DIgSILENT and Sincal.
• Collaborate with clients to identify optimal solutions and review protection design.
• Contribute to internal standards and mentor junior engineers in the field of protection engineering.

Ideal Candidate:

• 8+ years of post-graduate experience in HV/MV protection engineering.
• Degree qualified in engineering (Washington Accord) with CPEng accreditation or working towards it.
• Technical proficiency in protection settings and power system analysis.
• A collaborative mindset, mentoring ability, and commitment to agile, inspired engineering practices.

Why Join?

• Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values work-life balance.
• Access to a wide range of benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy an employee-owned workplace that prioritises innovation, learning, and a fun, positive team culture.

If you're eligible to work in New Zealand and are looking for the next step in your engineering career, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with a highly regarded consultancy.