Protection Engineer – Intermediate to PrincipalShape the Future of Power Protection with Niko EngineeringAt Niko Engineering, we take immense pride in delivering exceptional specialist services to clients across power transmission, generation, distribution, and protection. Our reputation as a trusted consultant has earned us the privilege of working with leading industry players such as Transpower, Mercury, Genesis, Meridian, and Eastland Generation.The Opportunity: Specialist Protection Engineer – Intermediate to PrincipalWe are currently seeking a highly skilled engineer who has a passion for protection and an eye for detail. The ideal candidate would be Senior or Principal level in protection settings design. Consideration will be given to candidates who are well-rounded in other areas of power engineering in a New Zealand context but not yet at a senior level in protection.In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing our technical capabilities and expertise in power system protection, while also contributing to the development of new business opportunities within the New Zealand and Australian markets.Your role will involve providing protection engineering design support directly to our external clients, through new and modified protection schemes, and as part of larger multidiscipline teams delivering major projects. This includes an opportunity to lead and mentor less experienced engineers, sharing your knowledge while continuing to develop your own protection competencies.This is a technical role. Though we do provide opportunities in management and leadership, we are really looking for someone with the technical skills and desire to perform at the highest technical level.This is a full-time, salaried position working 40 hours per week. Niko Engineering Limited offers a competitive salary depending on experience and position, ranging from $100,000 to $200,000.This role can be based either in our Christchurch, Hamilton, or Auckland (senior or principal roles only) offices.Key Responsibilities:Develop protection philosophies, concepts, and relay and instrument diagrams.Investigate power system faults and conduct computer modelling and fault studies.Develop detailed designs for power systems' secondary systems.Perform protection relay setting calculations, reviews, and coordination.Configure protection relays and prepare associated documentation.Conduct site inspections and support test technicians in protection testing and commissioning.Prepare technical reports and proposals for protection projects.Carry out Quality Assurance reviews of work completed by other Protection Engineers.Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced protection engineers and other specialists.Your Qualifications and Experience:Depending on your experience and competence, the role could be Intermediate, Senior (8+ years' experience in power systems protection), or Principal level (10+ years' experience in power systems protection). We note that not all experience is equal, so you will be placed at a grade that recognises your experience across multiple disciplines, giving you the bandwidth to learn from and mentor other similar engineers.Tertiary qualification, ideally a BE(Electrical) or equivalent, though significant industry experience is also highly valued.Theoretical (to advanced) understanding of power systems and protection.Extensive experience in power system computer modelling and fault studies (preferably with DigSilent PowerFactory) is highly regarded.Familiarity with New Zealand utility standards and systems, as well as IEC61850 and DNP3 for SCADA mapping.Strong knowledge of installation design for protection systems and protection relay setting calculations.Proficiency in the configuration of numerical relays and the preparation of technical reports.Competence at report writing using the Microsoft 365 suite, and the ability to explain technical elements of the work, both in writing and verbally.You should either be registered as a Chartered Engineer or be underway working towards this.To ApplyTo apply, please complete your application online via Seek. Note that only applications submitted through SEEK will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
