Electrical Engineer - Protection

Overview

Design and implement protection & control systems for NZ high‑voltage transmission and distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• fault studies
• protection design
• control systems
• scheme review
• project collaboration

Tasks

-Conduct fault studies using software such as PowerFactory, PSSE and PSCAD. -Deliver concept, FEED and detailed designs for protection schemes. -Collaborate with other disciplines on a variety of projects and drive delivery excellence in the power sector. -Design and implement protection and control systems for transmission and distribution systems across ANZ with voltages up to 500 kV. -Review of protection schemes inclusive of R & I diagrams, detailed schematics and protection settings.

Requirements

• powerfactory
• etap
• autocad
• be electrical
• protection
• renewables

What You Bring

-A sound knowledge of applicable local standards, statutory and regulatory requirements. -Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills. -Experience in protection systems. -HV switchyard Secondary Design -Have experience with PowerFactory. Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP and CDEGS would be advantageous. -Ideally, have construction and commissioning experience. -Ideally, you will have experience with software such as Smart Plant Electrical (SPE), Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks or similar design packages. -Experience in renewable energy (solar, wind and BESS) and High Voltage systems. -Bachelor of Engineering (BE or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering. -A strong understanding of power networks and regulatory environments. -Extensive knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical engineering with a focus on protection schemes, power system analysis and secondary design. -Power System Analysis -Progression towards CPEng registration in New Zealand, if not already registered. -Worked in protection and primary design, from concept through construction. -HV / MV Switchboard Secondary Design -Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.

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Benefits

-We offer a competitive employment package. -Paid parental leave program. -Ability to purchase additional leave. -Supported by both a local and globally connected team. -Opportunity to work on a variety of diverse and exciting projects as we transition to a more sustainable world. -Flexible working conditions.

About Worley

-Expanding globally through steady growth and acquisition. -Broadened reach in Canada, China, the U.S., and beyond. -Merged with Parsons E&C in 2004. -Delivers full-lifecycle services from concept to decommissioning. -Partners on major global projects across energy, chemicals, resources, and power. -Innovates in low-carbon energy and carbon capture. -Large-scale direct air capture engineering in the U.S. -Unified subsidiaries under single identity in 2023, reinforcing integrated engineering model.

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