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Senior Substations Primary Engineer

AECOM

Christchurch

Category Engineering Jobs

Company Description Leading the change toward a sustainable and equitable future. AECOM is a leading provider of engineering, environment and construction services, and is contributing its deep experience to help strategically plan, develop, design and construct energy infrastructure to not only meet future demands but to deliver sustainable legacies for our clients, community and our planet. We look at our projects as part of the broader energy system and across the whole life cycle, from commissioning to decommissioning.

We help our clients achieve the right balance across the spectrum of generation through renewable energy sources, solar, wind, stored energy, hydropower and fossil fuels; and alternative energy fuels including hydrogen and electrification. Job Description What will a day in this role look like? - Performing concept and detailed design of primary systems for transmission and distribution substation projects based throughout NZ - Preparing design drawings, specifications and reports. - Supporting and developing project and bid documentation.

- Collaborating with team leads, project managers and project team members to ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget and within scope. The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in electrical or power systems engineering (or similar). - 7 years experience in transmission and distribution primary substation design. - Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams and take ownership of project deliverables.

- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to coaching and developing less experienced members of the team. - Experience with power systems software is an advantage. Additional Information About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.

4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a.

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