Engineering

Senior Substation Design Engineer - Water

Stantec · 5001+ employees

Auckland1 day ago
OnsiteFull timeSenior

What the role involves

  • Performing engineering studies
  • Conducting detailed design
  • Preparing technical specifications

What they ask for

Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems); 5+ years direct detailed design experience in high voltage substations for NZ utilities; experience with power systems tools (DigSILENT, CYMCAP, PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS); numerical tools (MathCAD, Matlab, Python); field commissioning experience; valid NZ driver's license; CPEng or intention to attain.

  • 5+ yrs experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence

About the job

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESenior Substation Design Engineer%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EWe are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the role:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EStantec’s Power team in New Zealand is currently undergoing significant growth on the back of new clients and projects offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of MV/HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects locally and globally. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substations for our clients. You will coordinate the planning and design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. We provide career opportunities that are as unique as you.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey responsibilities include%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EPerform engineering studies such as load flow, short circuit, discrimination, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EConduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plan/details, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, design calculations, etc.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EPrepare technical specifications for major equipment procurement, construction and commissioning.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EProvide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EAssist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EMentor junior engineers.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3ECoordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EFollow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to the clients.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EConduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design and provide construction site supports as required.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you’ll bring to the role%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3ERelevant degree in Electrical Engineering (specialisation in Power Systems)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EExperience on power systems tools such DigSILENT, CYMCAP, PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EExperience on numerical computation tools such as MathCAD, Matlab, Python%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EField experience in commissioning and testing%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 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style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EValid NZ driver’s license.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3E5+ years of proven direct detailed design and engineering experience related to high voltage substations for Utilities in New Zealand%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:9.0pt;tab-stops:0in .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;%22 lang=%22EN-NZ%22%3EChartership (CPEng) or intention to attain chartership. 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With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EGlobally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

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Job Details

Primary Location: New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Work Locations: Auckland NZ

Job: Electrical Engineer

Organization: BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Oct 6, 2026, 1:59:54 PM