Senior Primary Engineer

Join Beca’s Primary / HV Substation Design team in this leading nationwide business!

• Play a lead role delivering Primary and HV Substation designs to enable the transmission, distribution and decarbonisation of energy throughout New Zealand and Australia

• Build your technical primary and substation design skills learning from Beca’s leading subject matter experts, while developing and coaching the next generation of electrical engineers

• Work in a highly collaborative and diverse team environment, focused on your professional, personal and technical development, working together to ‘make everyday better’

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
In this role, you will be part of an international team of highly experienced electrical engineering specialists who together design and deliver a vast range of critical Power primary, substation and infrastructure-related projects.

You will:

• Lead and work on a variety of project types that differ in scale, scope, geography, site and client types throughout New Zealand and Australia

• Create High Voltage (HV 220kV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV 500kV) electrical conceptual and detailed designs using the latest digital design technologies

• Solve problems and deliver solutions across site considerations, client requirements, standards, equipment specifications, cable sizing, earthing design calculations, and safety standards

• Develop your own technical expertise while supporting the delivery of high-quality technical advice and project designs

• Mentor, coach and develop the next generation of Power electrical engineers

• Support their on-the-job and technical training and career development

• Contribute to the Power team’s commitment to delivery excellence, quality assurance, and high-quality design

• Be accountable for financial and programme outcomes on projects and work packages you are leading

• Support client management, bidding, and preparation of project proposals

• Manage multiple workstreams and adapt to changing project deliverables and timeframes

• Communicate proactively with stakeholders, especially when project timelines are at risk

You will be part of a team of Beca’s leading design experts working collaboratively to deliver best-in-class designs. Career development opportunities exist including moving across technical, design, technology, people, client or business leadership pathways.

Ko wai koe | About you

Your primary and substation design skills are grounded in solid fundamentals, proven through leading complex projects. You have experience delivering high voltage substation designs, ensuring quality and accuracy while guiding others.

You bring:

• Experience producing substation layouts, equipment lists, clearance checks, and HV cable designs

• Familiarity with New Zealand and Australian regulations

• Proficiency in CYMCAP, CDEGs, Autodesk SBS, Inventor, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation (advantageous)

• Motivation to learn and grow within a team, managing multiple tasks with enthusiasm and a focus on outcomes

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across functions and disciplines

• Passion for learning, engaging, and supporting others

• A positive attitude and a good sense of humour

You'll be a valued team member with opportunities to grow your career, contribute to the Power team's success, and work on projects in New Zealand and Australia. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in client, consultancy, design-build contractors, and industrial businesses.

About Beca’s Power Business
Beca’s Power business operates as a truly combined Asia Pacific business, with teams based in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Indonesia collaborating to scope, design, procure and build assets for the Power and Energy sectors.

Our expertise spans:

• Power Generation

• Transmission

• Primary and Secondary systems

• Protection

• Project delivery

We support the operation of high-value and critical power infrastructure assets, and deliver new technologies including smart grids, intelligent power networks, renewable and virtual power plants.

Explore more:
https://www.beca.com/ignite-your-thinking/in-focus/energy

Ko wai mātou | About us
Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships. We use our skills and systems to empower innovation, helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

Find out more about us at www.beca.com

Tono mai! | Apply now!

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