" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eElectrical Substation Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12141\"\u003e Construction \u0026amp; Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12142\"\u003e Design - Electrical \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12143\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12144\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign and deliver major HV and generation infrastructure\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrusted by utilities and developers across NZ and APAC\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee-owned with a path to shareholding\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Auckland | Wellington | Christchurch | Hamilton | Tauranga\u003cbr\u003e Full-time | Hybrid | Senior Technical Leadership\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Phillip Riley has exclusively partnered with this leading consultancy as we search for Electrical Substation Engineers, so if this role isn\u0027t at the right level we are also looking for Intermediate and Senior Engineers as well\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShape how New Zealand generates and transmits energy.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This role is for a Principal-level engineer with a depth of experience in high voltage electrical systems. You\u0026rsquo;ll be working on generation and grid-connected projects across the country and wider Asia-Pacific region \u0026mdash; spanning new renewable developments, transmission upgrades, and HV integration for BESS and hydro.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Projects include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e220kV grid exit points and substation upgrades\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrid integration for utility-scale wind, solar and BESS sites\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHVDC reinforcement and system resilience design\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBIM-led design and 3D model coordination for major infrastructure\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour role will cover:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading AIS/GIS substation primary design (up to 220kV)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical review, standards setting, and constructability input\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinating multi-disciplinary teams and digital workflows (BIM, federated models)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging directly with network owners, generators, and EPCs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentoring senior engineers and contributing to project and business strategy\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho you are:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubstantial experience in HV substation or grid-scale generation projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChartered (CPEng or equivalent) with deep technical capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident leading client engagement and delivery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased in NZ or bringing regional experience and work rights\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy this role stands out:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork on nationally significant infrastructure\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow technical influence without giving up delivery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate in a transparent, low-ego team culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe part of an employee-owned company \u0026mdash; with shareholding at your level\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026#55357;\u0026#56553; Apply now, or get in touch for a confidential chat by calling Daniel on +64 21 276 2657 \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478996\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "