Power Systems Consultants Hiring for Senior Power System Engineer Job at Christchurch , New Zealand Full Time

At PSC we’re helping power a more sustainable world. Our global team of electricity experts have been tackling the thorniest problems for some of the most prominent industry players for over 25 years. By empowering people to make a difference and do the right thing, we help our clients and employees innovate and thrive in a rapidly changing industry.

Role Summary:

PSC is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer with relevant industry experience to lead and carry out study projects across the generation, transmission and distribution sectors. Candidates’ primary expertise should be in power system analysis and studies that model the behaviour of power systems and their various components under steady state and perturbed conditions.

Position can be based in Christchurch or Wellington.

Essential Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Power Systems Manager, the Principal Power Systems Engineer will:

• Carry out and lead technical studies, including load flow, short circuit and stability analysis
• Develop capability in one or more other specialised technical areas, such as earthing, protection, power quality, electromagnetic transients
• Mentor, coach and develop junior engineers
• Manage deliverables, schedules and budgets for client projects and studies
• Manage client expectations through regular communications and responsiveness
• Prepare, review and sign off detailed technical reports
• Develop consulting proposals and their components
• Develop and deliver presentations to clients
• Coordinate work flows with PSC colleagues around the world
• Assist with resource planning and management
• Support the Power Systems Manager in business development activities by presenting PSC capabilities to existing and prospective clients
• Serve as technical lead and/or reviewer for consulting engagements within the Power Networks service offering.

Minimum Expertise:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with higher degrees looked upon favourably
• Expertise in power system analysis in generation, transmission and/or distribution systems with a minimum of 10 years of experience
• Highly proficient, advanced users of PSS/E and/or PowerFactory and/or PSCAD network simulation software will be looked upon favourably, with proficiency in multiple packages preferred
• CPEng and RPEQ qualifications desirable
• Legally authorised to work in New Zealand

Preferred Expertise:

• Ability to work to deadlines and exceed client expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – in particular, established habits of clear and unambiguous email and technical document writing, and an ability to present an argument clearly and concisely
• Excellent presentation skills to represent PSC in industry forums, working groups and conference as well as client presentations

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to travel, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily required to sit or stand at work station while operating computer, phone, and other office equipment. The employee is required to communicate: speak, write, type and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, and the ability to adjust focus

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Opportunity Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a very solid and growing global organisation
• Become part of a team that values people, giving them the opportunity to develop their career direction