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Principal Protection Engineer

PSC Consulting

Location:
New Zealand, Auckland ▼
Christchurch

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Be at the forefront of technical delivery and technical leadership, driving complex protection studies, designing secondary systems, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. PSC Power Networks New Zealand is launching a new Protection & Control team, and we’re seeking a Principal Protection Engineer to play a key role in this exciting journey. Based in Auckland or Christchurch, this is a pivotal opportunity to deliver high-impact consultancy services across Generation, Transmission, and Distribution segments, supporting clients with advanced engineering solutions.

Job Responsibility:

Leading complex protection studies at the transmission level
Developing and reviewing Protection Philosophies (including Digital Substations and IEC 61850)
Configuring relay settings and coordination
Designing secondary systems
Providing project delivery support - including site inspections and commissioning as needed
Engage with clients, develop proposals, manage projects, and deliver technical reports
Ensure quality assurance and exceed client expectations
Guide and coach less experienced engineers technically
Lead project teams
Serve as technical lead or reviewer for consulting assignments
Support management in business development by contributing to PSC’s growth by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals, and representing PSC at industry events and forums

Requirements:

Deep expertise in Power Networks, with strong protection and control engineering experience -including Transmission and Generator Protection
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Advanced user of industry-standard software used by Protection Engineers in New Zealand electricity industry (e.g., Digsilent Power Factory)
Thorough knowledge of local regulations
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated independent judgement, initiative, and a drive to deliver outstanding results

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Expiration:
December 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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