Senior Electrical Engineer - Energy

Arup

The Role

Overview

Lead renewable energy projects with power system studies, grid modelling and substation design.

Key Responsibilities

  • project delivery
  • bid preparation
  • client meetings
  • power systems
  • grid modelling
  • mentorship

Tasks

-Lead engineering tasks and manage project delivery including budgets, deadlines, and client communications. -Support the preparation of bids and proposals for local and international opportunities. -Represent Arup at client meetings, industry events, and potentially lead workshops or knowledgesharing sessions. -Deliver technical consulting projects across power systems studies, grid connection modelling, renewable energy development, and substation design. -Provide mentorship, guidance, and oversight to junior team members and support their professional development.

Requirements

  • software
  • power systems
  • electrical engineering
  • 6-10 years
  • renewables
  • communication

What You Bring

-Proven experience in relevant software, power systems, and knowledge of industry regulations and standards. -A degree in electrical engineering with 6–10 years of relevant industry experience, ideally in renewables or utilities. -Ability to work independently and flexibly across a wide range of projects and technologies. -Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

-Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours. -Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees. -What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Explore the perks of a career with Arup New Zealand: -Insurances (life, travel & income protection) -Interest free bicycle loans -International mobility opportunities -Birthday leave -Paid parental leave for the support carer of 2 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer. -Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits. -Free & confidential counselling sessions

The Company

About Arup

-Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. -Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems. -Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs. -Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK. -Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation. -A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.

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