Protection Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 22, 2026. Paragon People scores B on the Alion truth index.
Relocate to New Zealand | Multiple Locations Nationwide
Protection, Primary, Secondary & Substation Design Opportunities
Looking for a career move that offers challenging technical work and an exceptional lifestyle?
We're partnering with two highly respected engineering consultancies that are expanding their power and energy teams across New Zealand. With a strong pipeline of transmission, distribution, renewable energy and infrastructure projects, they're seeking experienced Protection, Primary, Secondary and Substation Design Engineers to help deliver some of the country's most significant energy projects.
Whether you're an experienced technical specialist or an established engineering leader, these opportunities offer the chance to work on complex projects while enjoying everything New Zealand has to offer.
Locations available:
Auckland
Wellington
Hamilton
Tauranga
Christchurch
Dunedin
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available for suitable international candidates.
The Opportunities
We are recruiting across a range of levels and disciplines, including:
Protection Design Engineer
Primary Systems Engineer
Secondary Systems Engineer
Substation Design Engineer
You'll be involved in delivering innovative projects across the transmission, distribution, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include:
HV and EHV substation design
Protection and control system design
Protection studies and relay coordination
Primary plant layout and equipment specification
Secondary systems design and SCADA integration
Earthing and lightning protection studies
Cable and network studies
Technical design reviews and quality assurance
Client engagement and stakeholder management
Project leadership and multidisciplinary project delivery
Choose Your Next Career Move
Build and Shape a Growing Business
Join a globally supported consultancy that is expanding its energy capability across New Zealand.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building a growing business while leveraging the systems, expertise and backing of an established international organisation. You'll have a genuine voice in technical standards, team development, client relationships and future growth.
Join a High-Growth New Zealand Consultancy
Work with one of New Zealand's fastest-growing engineering consultancies, known for its collaborative culture, flexible working environment and people-first approach.
You'll be part of a talented and ambitious team delivering impactful projects while enjoying genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
About You
We're keen to speak with engineers who bring strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering quality outcomes.
You'll likely have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering
A Washington Accord-recognised engineering qualification
5+ years' experience in power systems, protection, substations, primary or secondary design
Experience working within consulting, utility, EPC, network owner or owner's engineer environments
A sound understanding of transmission and/or distribution networks
Experience with HV substation design and relevant industry standards
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A collaborative and solutions-focused approach
For Protection-focused roles, experience with the following will be highly regarded:
Protection philosophies and schemes
Relay coordination and settings
Protection and control design
For Lead-level positions, experience in the following is desirable:
Leading engineering projects and teams
Client relationship management
Mentoring and developing engineers
Commercial awareness and proposal preparation
Career Growth
Join organisations making significant investments in their power and energy capability, creating genuine opportunities for technical and leadership advancement.
Diverse and Meaningful Projects
Work across transmission, distribution, renewable energy, battery energy storage and critical infrastructure projects that support New Zealand's future energy needs.
Leadership Opportunities
Influence technical direction, mentor emerging engineers and help shape growing teams.
Flexible Location Options
Choose from several major centres across New Zealand, each offering its own unique lifestyle and career opportunities.
Typical salary ranges include:
Senior Design Engineers: NZD $120,000 - $200,000
Lead Design Engineers: NZD $200,000 - $260,000+
Interested?
Whether you're a Protection Engineer looking to take the next step in your career or an experienced Lead Engineer seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion and learn more about these exciting opportunities with two leading New Zealand power and energy consultancies.