HV Substation Engineers - Design, Protection & Commissioning | New Zealand

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Climate17

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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Relocation Opportunities | Senior, Principal & Technical Leadership Positions


Ready for a new engineering challenge on the other side of the world?


Climate17 is partnering with ElectroNet, a leading New Zealand power engineering group, to recruit experienced HV engineering professionals from the UK and Ireland.


With a growing pipeline of electricity network, transmission and renewable energy projects, ElectroNet is expanding its specialist engineering teams across New Zealand.


We're recruiting across three key disciplines:


⚡ Senior / Principal Protection & Control Engineers

Protection scheme design, relay settings, coordination, IEC 61850 and transmission-level protection engineering.


⚡ Senior / Principal Primary Substation Engineers & Design Managers

Detailed AIS/GIS substation design, HV equipment layouts, specifications and multidisciplinary design leadership.


⚡ HV Testing & Commissioning Specialists

Hands-on HV/EHV substation commissioning, primary and secondary testing, protection relays, transformers, switchgear and specialist testing equipment.


Why consider ElectroNet?


ElectroNet combines engineering consultancy, construction and commissioning, offering the opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects from design through to delivery.


Opportunities are available across Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington and Nelson, depending on the role.


What's on offer?


  • Competitive remuneration packages, reflecting experience and seniority.
  • Relocation support, including flights, moving costs, temporary accommodation and visa assistance.
  • Wellbeing benefits, insurance and professional development.
  • The opportunity to build a career and lifestyle in New Zealand.


You don't need to have decided to relocate to start a conversation.


ElectroNet's leadership team is actively progressing interviews, and we're continuing to engage experienced engineers interested in exploring these opportunities.


Apply with your CV or contact Neeraj Ghale at neeraj@climate17.com for a confidential conversation.