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Lead Protection & Control Engineer
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Mott MacDonald 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Auckland City, Auckland Permanent, Full-time Mott MacDonald
Job Description
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Locations
Auckland, New Zealand / Wellington, New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Market
Energy
Discipline
Energy
Job ref
14592
Recruiter contact
Matt McKenzie
Lead Protection & Control Engineer
Auckland or Wellington
Mott MacDonald is a global, employee‑owned engineering consultancy supporting clients across transmission, distribution, generation and renewable energy. In New Zealand, our Energy team plays a critical role in strengthening grid reliability and enabling the energy transition.
We are seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer to provide technical leadership across protection and control systems, supporting complex substation and power system projects from concept through to commissioning.
Your role
As a Lead Protection & Control Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical leadership, coordination and delivery of protection and control engineering activities across multiple projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading protection and control design for HV substations and power systems
Owning protection philosophies, schemes and technical standards
Reviewing and approving protection and control designs, settings and documentation
Providing technical input into system studies, fault analysis and scheme selection
Supporting commissioning, testing strategies and outage planning where required
Acting as the primary technical interface with clients and network operators
Coordinating with OEMs, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
Mentoring and developing protection engineers and early‑career staff
Supporting energy bids and proposals through technical leadership
About you
You will bring:
A degree in electrical engineering
Over 10 years experience in protection and automation engineering
Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relays and substation control systems, and New Zeeland codes and standards
Experience leading or reviewing protection designs for transmission networks
A methodical, high‑ownership approach to safety‑critical engineering
Strong communication skills and stakeholder confidence
You've got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!
Locations
Auckland, New Zealand / Wellington, New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Market
Energy
Discipline
Energy
Job ref
14592
Recruiter contact
Matt McKenzie
Lead Protection & Control Engineer
Auckland or Wellington
Mott MacDonald is a global, employee‑owned engineering consultancy supporting clients across transmission, distribution, generation and renewable energy. In New Zealand, our Energy team plays a critical role in strengthening grid reliability and enabling the energy transition.
We are seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer to provide technical leadership across protection and control systems, supporting complex substation and power system projects from concept through to commissioning.
Your role
As a Lead Protection & Control Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical leadership, coordination and delivery of protection and control engineering activities across multiple projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading protection and control design for HV substations and power systems
Owning protection philosophies, schemes and technical standards
Reviewing and approving protection and control designs, settings and documentation
Providing technical input into system studies, fault analysis and scheme selection
Supporting commissioning, testing strategies and outage planning where required
Acting as the primary technical interface with clients and network operators
Coordinating with OEMs, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
Mentoring and developing protection engineers and early‑career staff
Supporting energy bids and proposals through technical leadership
About you
You will bring:
A degree in electrical engineering
Over 10 years experience in protection and automation engineering
Strong knowledge of protection schemes, relays and substation control systems, and New Zeeland codes and standards
Experience leading or reviewing protection designs for transmission networks
A methodical, high‑ownership approach to safety‑critical engineering
Strong communication skills and stakeholder confidence
You've got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!
