Senior Substation Design 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

Perform engineering studies such as load flow, short circuit, discrimination, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.

Conduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plan/details, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, design calculations, etc.

Prepare technical specifications for major equipment procurement, construction and commissioning.

Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning.

Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates.

Mentor junior engineers.

Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.

Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high-quality engineering service to the clients.

Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design and provide construction site supports as required.

What you’ll bring to the role

Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering (specialisation in Power Systems)

Experience on power systems tools such DigSILENT, CYMCAP, PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS

Experience on numerical computation tools such as MathCAD, Matlab, Python

Field experience in commissioning and testing

Proven knowledge in Civil/Structural and P&C

Equipment engineering experience

Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD.

Strong interpersonal skills (written, verbal) are a must in interaction with multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, sub-consultants and client relationships

Valid NZ driver’s license.

5 years of proven direct detailed design and engineering experience related to high voltage substations for Utilities in New Zealand

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 t 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.