Senior Protection & Controls Engineer - Water

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

About the role

Stantec’s Power team in New Zealand is currently undergoing significant growth on the back of new clients and projects offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of MV/HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects locally and globally. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substations for our clients. You will coordinate the planning and design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. We provide career opportunities that are as unique as you.

Key responsibilities include

Develop protection and control engineering drawings for substation and power system applications

Design protection schemes, including relay settings, control logic, control room layouts, and panel layouts

Prepare complete P&C engineering design packages, including drawings, specifications, and construction work packages

Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of P&C designs and deliverables

Prepare technical reports that clearly communicate engineering concepts and meet client requirements

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., civil, structural, telecom, SCADA) to deliver integrated designs

Lead and mentor Junior and Intermediate engineers

Interface directly with clients and provide support in coordinating project execution

Support drafting activities, as required, to complete deliverables

What you’ll bring to the role

Experience developing P&C drawing packages, specifications, and construction documentation for substation projects

Understanding of client standards, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations

Ability to support site visits, gather field data, and assist with substation upgrade and expansion projects

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders

Valid NZ driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

10 years of relevant P&C experience; experience working with utilities is advantageous

Chartership (CPEng) or intention to attain chartership. Stantec provides support to attain chartership.

What we offer

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:

Professional development and support

Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing

Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities

Professional memberships

Service recognition awards

Mentorship

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance

Employee assistance program

* Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience

About us

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.