Job Description

Senior Substation Engineer

Auckland or Wellington

At Mott MacDonald, we use our expertise to improve society. As a global, employee‑owned consultancy, we work across energy, transport, water and the built environment to deliver safe, sustainable and technically excellent outcomes for our clients and communities.

Our New Zealand Energy team is growing in response to increased investment in transmission, distribution, renewables and grid resilience. We are looking for a Senior Substation Engineer to join our Auckland office and support the delivery of complex substation projects across Aotearoa and the wider Asia‑Pacific region.

Your role

You will be a key technical contributor within our substation and wider electrical engineering team, supporting the planning, design and delivery of high‑voltage substations and associated infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Primary and / or secondary design of HV substations, including layout, equipment selection and integration
• Supporting projects across feasibility, concept, detailed design and construction phases
• Working closely with civil, transmission, protection and multidisciplinary teams
• Liaising with clients, network owners, contractors and suppliers
• Reviewing technical documentation and supporting design assurance activities
• Assisting with bids and proposals for energy and grid projects
• Mentoring and supporting early‑career engineers

About you

You will bring:

• A degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent)
• 5-10 years of experience in substation design within a consultancy, utility or contractor environment
• Understanding of HV equipment, substations layouts and interfaces
• Familiarity with New  Zealand and Australian standards and utility requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach
• Eligibility to work in New  Zealand

Experience with Transpower or distribution network projects would be an advantage.

Why join Mott MacDonald

• Work on nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects
• Be part of a supportive, technically strong Auckland‑based team
• Access career development, mentoring and technical excellence pathways
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A values‑led, inclusive culture built around Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive and Excellence

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to work on projects that truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Make a difference today. Shape tomorrow’s energy network with Mott MacDonald.

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

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We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!