Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Auckland or Wellington

Mott MacDonald is a global, employee‑owned engineering, management and development consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and energy projects around the world. In New Zealand, our Energy team supports clients across transmission, distribution, generation and renewables.

We are seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to join our Auckland or Wellington offices, supporting the delivery of protection and control systems for substations and wider power systems projects.

Your role

You will provide technical expertise in protection and control engineering, working closely with substation, transmission and system studies teams to deliver safe and reliable power solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Protection and control design for HV substations and power systems


• Development and review of protection philosophies, settings and schemes


• Preparation of design documentation, specifications and studies


• Supporting commissioning, testing and outage planning where required


• Coordination with clients, OEMs and multidisciplinary project teams


• Technical review and assurance of protection designs


• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to capability development


• Supporting proposals and project tenders

About you

You will bring:

• A degree in electrical engineering


• Experience in protection and control engineering within energy or power systems, and knowledge of New Zealand codes and standards


• Familiarity with tools such as DigSILENT, ETAP, or similar


• Knowledge of protection schemes, relays and control systems


• Familiarity with power system standards and utility requirements


• A structured, detail‑focused approach to technical work


• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients

Experience with transmission or distribution network protection is desirable.

Why join Mott MacDonald

• Contribute to New Zealand’s energy transition and grid reliability


• Work across a varied portfolio of transmission, distribution and renewable projects


• Collaborative team environment with strong technical leadership


• Flexible working and genuine career development opportunities


• Purpose‑driven culture where your work makes a real impact

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to work on projects that truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Make a difference today. Shape tomorrow’s energy network with Mott MacDonald.

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.


• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.


• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.


• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

•    A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
•    A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
•    Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
•    Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
•    Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

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We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!