New Zealand's electricity system is unique. The national grid is connected by an HVDC-link between our two main islands, with a large amount of renewable energy generated in the South and a growing load requirement in the North. Over the next 5 years we will more than double the investment to replace existing protection and automation assets, support new generation and load growth, and advance our transition to a renewable energy economy.

About the team Our Operational Engineering Group in the Grid Delivery division provides real-time engineering support and advice for issues on the grid, and engages with the wider business to facilitate improvements in our standard designs and processes. The team works collaboratively to monitor and review the condition, capability, compliance, and performance of transmission protection assets. The Operational Protection and Automation team provides specialist advice to validate the performance of protection during system incidents, confirms the performance of protection during network changes, supports grid operations and maintenance (including working with our Service Providers), and leads the resolution of operational issues that impact protection assets.

Working in partnership with our colleagues in Tactical Engineering in Grid Development, we also support and help to enable future focused projects. About the opportunity As a Senior Engineer in the team, you'll provide operational and maintenance support for the National Grid by providing expertise in protection and automation. You'll enjoy varied work as you engage internally across Transpower and externally with Engineering Design Consultants, Service Providers, and our Customers.

Key accountabilities include: Reviewing and advising on protection and automation requirements, implications and risks for operating configurations, system and communications outages, and commissioning plans. Determining the net benefit when implementing fleetwide fixes (a fleet of similar relays). Reviewing protection asset policies and standards for design and procurement, condition assessment, maintenance and replacement of grid protection and automation.

Coaching, mentoring and building engineering knowledge in the team. Leading process improvement initiatives. Undertaking/guiding wide area protection studies due to significant changes to the network.

Over the next 12 - 18 months you will be involved in a number of major projects e.g. automation of our processes (real-time fault levels for our network), operationalising additional Remote Engineering Access capability, the implementation of the first Digital Substation, and understanding the impact of inverter based renewables to our network.

There's never been a better time to join us as we ramp up these exciting initiatives What will you'll bring? In addition to outstanding communication and influencing skills, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate: Sound knowledge of core power system operational processes and tools. At.