Associate – Primary Electrical Engineering

Lead the delivery of project technical requirements for Primary and HV Substation designs to enable the transmission, distribution, and decarbonisation of energy across NZ and AustraliaApply and grow your technical primary and substation design skills collaborating with Beca’s like-minded and subject matter experts, while coaching the next generation of electrical engineersWork in a highly collaborative and diverse team environment focused on your professional and technical development, working together to ‘make everyday better’Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityIn this Associate role, you will play a key role in the technical and project delivery requirements across Beca’s Power business for the Primary Electrical Engineering practice area. You will be joining an international team of experienced electrical engineering specialists.Together You WillDesign and deliver critical Power primary, substation, and infrastructure-related projects across a vast range of project typesCreate High Voltage (HV 220kV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV 500kV) electrical conceptual and detailed designsUse the latest digital design technologies to prepare substation layouts, equipment specifications, HV/MV cable sizing calculations, earthing design, and apply safety standardsCoach, mentor, and develop the next generation of Primary Electrical EngineersSupport training and verification processes for engineering teamsLead work packages and be accountable for financial and programme outcomesSupport client management, bidding, and preparation of project proposalsManage multiple workstreams and adapt to changing project deliverables and timeframesCommunicate proactively with stakeholders and collaborate with Beca’s leading design expertsCareer development opportunities exist including moving across technical, design, technology, people, client or business leadership pathways.Ko wai koe | About youYour primary and substation design skills are grounded in solid fundamentals, proven through experience leading Primary design on complex substation projects. You have experience delivering high voltage substation designs, ensuring quality and accuracy while guiding others.You BringExperience producing substation layouts, equipment lists, clearance checks, and HV cable designsFamiliarity with New Zealand and Australian regulationsProficiency in CYMCAP, CDEGs, Autodesk SBS, Inventor, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation (advantageous)Passion for mentoring and developing senior and graduate engineersStrong relationship-building and collaboration skills across functions and disciplinesA positive attitude, curiosity, and a good sense of humourAbility to lead conversations and understand technical considerations across diverse backgroundsWe welcome applications from candidates with experience in client, consultancy, design-build contractors, and industrial businesses.About Beca’s Power BusinessBeca’s Power business operates as a truly combined Asia Pacific business, with teams based in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Indonesia collaborating to scope, design, procure and build assets for the Power and Energy sectors.Our Expertise SpansPower GenerationTransmissionPrimary and Secondary systemsProtectionProject deliveryWe support the operation of high-value and critical power infrastructure assets, and deliver new technologies including smart grids, intelligent power networks, renewable and virtual power plants.Explore Morehttps://www.beca.com/ignite-your-thinking/in-focus/energyKo wai mātou | About usBeca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships. We use our skills and systems to empower innovation, helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.Find out more about us at www.beca.comTono mai! | Apply now!Ready to make everyday better? Apply now.