Associate – Primary Electrical Engineering at BECA Group

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Primary Electrical Engineering, HV Substation Design, High Voltage Design, Substation Layouts, Equipment Specifications, Cable Sizing Calculations, Earthing Design, Safety Standards, Mentoring, Client Management, Project Proposals, Stakeholder Communication, Collaboration, Digital Design Technologies, New Zealand Regulations, Australian Regulations

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Associate – Primary Electrical Engineer (HV Substation Design) Lead the delivery of project technical requirements for Primary and HV Substation designs to enable the transmission, distribution, and decarbonisation of energy across NZ and Australia Apply and grow your technical primary and substation design skills collaborating with Beca’s like-minded and subject matter experts, while coaching the next generation of electrical engineers Work in a highly collaborative and diverse team environment focused on your professional and technical development, working together to ‘make everyday better’ Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity In this Associate role, you will play a key role in the technical and project delivery requirements across Beca’s Power business for the Primary Electrical Engineering practice area. You will be joining an international team of experienced electrical engineering specialists. Together you will: Design and deliver critical Power primary, substation, and infrastructure-related projects across a vast range of project types Create High Voltage (HV 220kV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV 500kV) electrical conceptual and detailed designs Use the latest digital design technologies to prepare substation layouts, equipment specifications, HV/MV cable sizing calculations, earthing design, and apply safety standards Coach, mentor, and develop the next generation of Primary Electrical Engineers Support training and verification processes for engineering teams Lead work packages and be accountable for financial and programme outcomes Support client management, bidding, and preparation of project proposals Manage multiple workstreams and adapt to changing project deliverables and timeframes Communicate proactively with stakeholders and collaborate with Beca’s leading design experts Career development opportunities exist including moving across technical, design, technology, people, client or business leadership pathways. Ko wai koe | About you Your primary and substation design skills are grounded in solid fundamentals, proven through experience leading Primary design on complex substation projects. You have experience delivering high voltage substation designs, ensuring quality and accuracy while guiding others. You bring: Experience producing substation layouts, equipment lists, clearance checks, and HV cable designs Familiarity with New Zealand and Australian regulations Proficiency in CYMCAP, CDEGs, Autodesk SBS, Inventor, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation (advantageous) Passion for mentoring and developing senior and graduate engineers Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across functions and disciplines A positive attitude, curiosity, and a good sense of humour Ability to lead conversations and understand technical considerations across diverse backgrounds We welcome applications from candidates with experience in client, consultancy, design-build contractors, and industrial businesses. About Beca’s Power Business Beca’s Power business operates as a truly combined Asia Pacific business, with teams based in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Indonesia collaborating to scope, design, procure and build assets for the Power and Energy sectors. Our expertise spans: Power Generation Transmission Primary and Secondary systems Protection Project delivery We support the operation of high-value and critical power infrastructure assets, and deliver new technologies including smart grids, intelligent power networks, renewable and virtual power plants. Explore more: https://www.beca.com/ignite-your-thinking/in-focus/energy Ko wai mātou | About us Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries. ‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships. We use our skills and systems to empower innovation, helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations. Find out more about us at www.beca.com Tono mai! | Apply now! Ready to make everyday better? Apply now. Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca. We hope you’re as keen as we are to find out more about each other. We look forward to seeing your application. The Talent Acquisition Team Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes. What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients. When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the delivery of technical requirements for Primary and HV Substation designs, ensuring the transmission and distribution of energy. You will also coach and mentor the next generation of electrical engineers while managing multiple workstreams.