Principal Protection Engineer

Principal Protection Engineer

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Your impact

Principal Protection Engineer, open to local talent or international candidates looking to relocate and help shape the future of energy in New Zealand

Are you a Principal Protection Engineer looking for a new challenge and maybe a change of scenery? Jacobs' APAC Energy & Power business is helping drive one of the most ambitious energy transitions anywhere in the world, and we're expanding our High Voltage (HV) Substations team in New Zealand (NZ).

We're now welcoming applications from experienced Protection Engineers overseas who are considering an international move, with visa and relocation support offered for you and any dependants. If you want to play a key role in building a cleaner, smarter and more resilient energy future, NZ offers stunning landscapes, a progressive energy sector, and a lifestyle that balances work, innovation, and wellbeing and Jacobs provides the platform to make your next career move truly world class.

What Jacobs Offers:

• Visa friendly recruitment, we welcome overseas applicants and support relocation pathways.

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options (work from home 2 days per week).

• The chance to work on cutting edge Protection and Control projects that play a critical role in NZ's energy transition.

• An inclusive, diverse team culture with strong technical collaboration across the APAC region.

• Global training, professional development and continuous learning support.

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including:

o Private health and salary continuation insurance.

o Discounted employee share schemes.

o Up to four additional weeks purchased leave.

o A unique "Work From Anywhere" policy, enabling short periods (30 days) of work from another country.

Here's what you'll need

Our Principal Protection Engineer plays a central role in delivering critical Protection and Control projects across NZ's Transmission and Distribution networks. Here's an overview of this exciting position:

• Provide technical leadership and support the direction for Protection and Control across APAC.

• Oversee design, review and implementation of protection and control schemes for major utility and infrastructure clients.

• Develop complex protection settings and relay configuration files for a range of schemes.

• Conduct advanced power system modelling and simulation using industry standard software.

• Lead relay coordination studies, fault level analysis and short circuit assessments.

• Apply deep expertise in secondary systems and High Voltage protection principles.

• Build and maintain client relationships, support bids and business development.

• Mentor and upskill engineers alongside the management team.

We're seeking a high calibre engineer with:

• A recognised engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord (or equivalent recognised qualification).

• Extensive expertise in Protection Engineering for Transmission and Distribution networks.