EXPRESSION OF INTEREST for Substation Lead and Technical Director Level Engineers

🏢 GHD
📍 AUCKLAND, New ZealandOn-site
📅 Posted: 2mo ago🔄 Updated: 2mo ago
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GHD is seeking experienced engineers for Lead Substation Engineer and Technical Director – Substations roles in New Zealand to support significant investment in the country's energy network. These positions involve leading transmission and distribution projects, acting as a technical interface for clients, and supporting substation renewal and new-build projects. The roles require substantial experience in substation engineering, client relationship management, and project leadership. GHD offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office per week and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Requirements
The roles require significant experience in transmission and distribution substation engineering, with specific experience in primary, secondary, or protection systems. Candidates should have proven client and project delivery capabilities, with Technical Director level requiring recognized technical leadership and experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

As New Zealand's transmission and distribution sector experiences significant investment driven by infrastructure renewal, renewable energy connections, and decarbonisation initiatives, we are looking for experienced professionals to help shape the future of the country's energy network.

We are inviting applications and expressions of interest from experienced engineers to join our growing NZ Pacific Energy team.

Opportunities Available

  • Lead Substation Engineer

  • Technical Director – Substations 

Locations

Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are preferred locations, with Hamilton and Palmerston North also considered. 

What You'll Do

  • Lead the delivery of transmission and distribution projects.

  • Act as a key technical interface for New Zealand clients.

  • Support substation renewal, replacement and new-build projects.

  • Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines.

  • Provide technical leadership, project direction and mentoring to engineering teams.

What You'll Bring

Lead Substation Engineer

  • Approximately 12+ years' relevant experience.

  • Strong transmission and distribution substation engineering experience in primary, secondary or protection systems.

  • Proven client and project delivery capability. 

Technical Director – Substations 

  • Approximately 20+ years' relevant experience.

  • Recognised technical leadership within the industry.

  • Experience leading complex projects, clients and multidisciplinary teams. 

Why GHD?

Join a growing team supporting major transmission and distribution opportunities across New Zealand, including asset replacement programs, renewable energy projects, and future network infrastructure investments. You'll be part of a collaborative global network delivering innovative solutions that create lasting community impact. 

Express Your Interest

If you're ready to play a key role in the future of New Zealand's energy sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in joining GHD.

This is an Expression of Interest campaign and future appointments may be dependent on upcoming project and panel opportunities. 

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of a workplace that combines collaboration, flexibility, and connection. Join us in the office three days per week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognise the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders and cultural backgrounds.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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