Senior Power Engineer

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Description Communities are fundamental.
Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging.
That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too.
We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
About the role We are looking for a motivated Senior Power Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team at Stantec New Zealand.
This is an exciting and varied role that can be based in one of our 15 offices in the country.
You will work on both Electrical and multidisciplinary projects to support our Water, Building Services and Energy group and work on a broad spectrum of MV and LV projects across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific, including substations, treatment plants, diary facilities and transmission and distribution.
These may include planning and studies, new & retrofit installations, upgrades to existing systems, testing, commissioning, and optimization.
As a Senior Power Engineer, you will: Lead the preparation of Electrical detailed design drawing packages for utility interconnection, substation design, electrical system protection and coordination, power distribution, standby power systems design, MV and LV power distribution, DC systems.
Conduct and review electrical design calculations and protection settings.
Assist with proposal requests, developing design and construction engineering fees, and report writing.
Complete condition assessments for various facilities including report writing and participation in client meetings.
Assist with preparation of contract documentation including equipment and installation specifications, cable/conduit schedules, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, and bill-of-materials.
Participate in technical review and quality control of design drawings and documents and ensure compliance with New Zealand & Australia electrical codes and standards
Support during tendering and construction including responding to RFIs, reviewing drawings, evaluating electrical reports completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparation and evaluation of change orders and participation in project meetings
Coordinate electrical system designs with other engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, etc), vendors, and other design team members.
What you will bring You will be an experienced Electrical/Power Engineer with a background in power generation, protection, and/or distribution.
You will have a strong working knowledge of medium voltage design, electrical system protection and control, standby power options and implementation, and detailed design deliverables.
Your experience can include generation sites, transmission and distribution power systems, renewable energy projects, water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities or commercial facilities.
With excellent interpersonal skills you are capable of working individually and within a team, providing development and guidance in your area of expertise to junior colleagues as needed.
You are also well organized, able to multi-task managing multiple projects/priorities and deliver excellent project outcomes within deadlines.
Other attributes that may help you succeed in the role: Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline;
7 years of electrical design experience
Strong working knowledge and experience in producing MV power distribution and protection designs for complex large scale projects
Understanding LV power designs desirable but not mandatory
Strong knowledge of NZ & Australia electrical codes and standards
Project management experience desirable What we offer Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Supportive culture with the opportunity to grow your career
Opportunity to lead project teams and grow into a technical specialist
Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development
Professional Memberships
Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program About us The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents.
We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history.
So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
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Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland Other Locations : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington Organization : BC-**** Water-NZ New Zealand Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : No Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Oct 8, ****, 5:25:40 PM Req ID: *******R Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.
Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
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