Senior Protection & Controls Engineer - ( 260000MJ )
Description
Senior Protection & Controls Engineer
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
About the role:
Stantec’s Power team in New Zealand is currently undergoing significant growth on the back of new clients and projects offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of MV/HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects locally and globally. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substations for our clients. You will coordinate the planning and design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. We provide career opportunities that are as unique as you.
Key responsibilities include
Develop protection and control engineering drawings for substation and power system applications
Design protection schemes, including relay settings, control logic, control room layouts, and panel layouts
Prepare complete P&C engineering design packages, including drawings, specifications, and construction work packages
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of P&C designs and deliverables
Prepare technical reports that clearly communicate engineering concepts and meet client requirements
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., civil, structural, telecom, SCADA) to deliver integrated designs
Lead and mentor Junior and Intermediate engineers
Interface directly with clients and provide support in coordinating project execution
Support drafting activities, as required, to complete deliverables
What you’ll bring to the role
Experience developing P&C drawing packages, specifications, and construction documentation for substation projects
Understanding of client standards, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations
Ability to support site visits, gather field data, and assist with substation upgrade and expansion projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders
Valid NZ driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
10 years of relevant P&C experience; experience working with utilities is advantageous
Chartership (CPEng) or intention to attain chartership. Stantec provides support to attain chartership.
What we offer
At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:
Professional development and support
Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
Professional memberships
Service recognition awards
Mentorship
Wellbeing and connection opportunities
Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
Employee assistance program
Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
About us
We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Qualifications
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Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Oct 7, 2026, 3:11:34 PM
Req ID: 260000MJ
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