• Lead a team of seven, optimise internal and external resource management
• Oversee the delivery of quality engineering and technical solutions
• Bring your power system protection expertise to the National Grid

Guide a diverse team working on multifaceted, future focused projects. Collaborate with Substations, Lines, Asset Planning, and Operations!
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system. Our transmission network includes over 12,000km of transmission lines, 25,000 transmission towers and 170 substations - assets that are worth more than $5 billion and provide direct benefit to Aotearoa.
Our Grid Development division identifies and conveys future Grid needs up to 30 plus years ahead and develops transmission asset management strategies to meet our strategic priorities. https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/our-strategy
About the team
The Tactical Engineering and Estimation group provides the engineering support and expertise to planning, investigations and project delivery functions within Grid Development. It ensures that Transpower's objectives are met through quality, cost-effective engineering design which is conducted by external Engineering Consultants.
The Protection & Automation Project Engineering team provides specialised technical design and engineering services. The team prepares technical needs and assesses conceptual and detailed Protection & Automation design for both internal and external customers. The team also manages Protection and Automation technical policies and standards which govern all protection design, service and purchase specifications for the transmission grid.
The opportunity
Due to lateral progression, you will lead ~seven engineers who provide project engineering support to the Asset Management Planning and National Project Delivery teams, as well as developing and maintaining Protection & Automation standards and standard design packages. You will enjoy varied mahi as you:

• Provide managerial, commercial, and operational leadership to ensure the divisional and team outcomes are delivered.
• Demonstrate sound commerciality inclusion and fairness in decision making. We have an outsourced model for the design of projects. This approach requires guidance to ensure that the level of risk that Transpower takes on is balanced against project costs and, as a result, you will play a key role in developing projects which maximise value.
• Engage team members in our strategic direction and effectively lead change as you support the Tactical Engineering Protection & Automation Manager in identifying and implementing new approaches, innovations, and technologies to drive savings and optimisation, along with improved safety outcomes through engineering design.

You will focus on resourcing and customer service to guide and enable your team to prioritise work and efficient delivery.
Supporting standards optimisation, you will utilise systematic thinking and value engineering enabling a risk-based approach to improve our agility and cost optimisation.
You and your team will be collaborating closely with highly experienced Principal Engineers to build Protection & Automation engineering solutions that safeguard our HV power system assets and maintaining grid users' connectivity. You will be supported and developed to initiate and guide continuous improvement to pursue the delivery of an efficient engineering service that enables project delivery within schedule, budget, and quality parameters.
Ultimately, you'll build intellectually stimulating relationships across Transpower and with our engineering design partners, customers, and stakeholders.
What will you bring?
Based in our Auckland or Wellington office, you will have good strategic vision and experience determining and delivering the continuous improvements required in technical teams to meet future business needs.
Priorities and operational requirements can change quickly, so it is vital you have experience navigating and leading in a changing environment. You will love building on a climate where individuals are highly engaged and feel accountably empowered; where people grow and develop competency and fully utilise their strengths.
To be shortlisted, your CV and cover letter will clearly demonstrate:

• A relevant Engineering Degree, ideally with CPEng, or a post graduate engineering management qualification at degree level.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical industry, specifically power system protection & automation design and/or project engineering management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate others, especially with complex assignments.
• Experience in contract and project management, including improving the performance of outsourced consultants and service providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.

Tactical Engineering at Transpower operates like an internal consultant or front-end engineering department, so if your background includes engineering consultancy, distribution, or transmission with good exposure to engineering design, planning and execution, we highly welcome your application.
Join us at Transpower!
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.
We also offer a wide range of health and wellness benefits and additional opportunities to our people, and have many different ways we support and reward you - check out our benefits here https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits
Next Steps
To help to deliver accelerated electrification for Aotearoa, please review the position description via our careers site (Search Jobs - Transpower) and apply without delay.
Role closes Monday 23rd September 2024 however applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted prior to the close date for an initial exploratory conversation to facilitate shortlisting or to arrange an interview.
Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.

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