Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Renewable Energy - Wellington, New Zealand

The Company

Our client is a global consultancy business offering an innovative resource as the Energy sector evolves, built around extensive experience and a fresh approach. An established market leader, they have a reputation for delivery and innovation. Due to a high-level of activity in the Asia Pacific Region they are now looking to add to their team in Wellington. This is the perfect time in their development to join the team! An attractive remuneration package is available for the right candidate and will be negotiated according to the individuals' experience and capabilities.

The Role

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a first class electrical design, specification and project engineering service to clients, from front end design through to construction. This will include preparation of tender documents for generation projects, assessing and evaluating tender submissions, design of protection schemes and design and specification of substations and reticulation systems. The successful candidate will also have to negotiate with Network Service Providers to gain their acceptance of proposed connection designs in order to gain best value solutions for our clients.
The role will primarily be based in our client's office in Wellington's CBD, though from time to time travel within Australia and to New Zealand will be required to visit clients, suppliers and Network Service Providers will be required. The role will report to the Managing Director.


Experience Required

*To design, specify and select appropriate electrical plant and equipment including switchgear, cables, transformers, protection and earthing systems as required for connection of generation projects at voltages up to 500kV.
*Writing technical specifications and associated documentation for tender and procurement and evaluation of tender submissions.
*To negotiate methods of implementation with network service providers, contractors and suppliers in order to gain the best value solutions for our clients.
*To liaise with clients to interpret and define scope, requirements and deliverables, prepare quotations, estimates and schedules.
*To establish, maintain and develop first class client relationships.
*To ensure project plans and documentation are up to date and effective.

Qualifications and Experience
*Bachelors or Higher Degree in Electrical Engineering
*Chartered Engineer, or else eligible for or working towards Chartered Engineer status
*Previous electrical engineering experience with a experience working in a consulting/project environment
*Knowledge of protection and control systems including SCADA applications would be advantageous
*Project planning and management skills
*Excellent negotiation skills



What next?

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Paul Johnston at Edgar Cowen, alternatively send us an up to date CV.

Contact

Paul Johnston
Email:paul.johnston@edgarcowen.com
Tel: 01228 635 579
Web: www.EdgarCowen.com