- Fast track your professional career with Aotearoa's Grid Owner and Operator
- Learn from technical experts and develop your Engineering expertise on the job
- Bring your focus and passion for enabling a more sustainable energy future
Work at the centre of the electricity sector! Develop your soft skills, leadership, and technical experience in a fun, supportive environment.Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the unique High Voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across New Zealand. The national grid is connected by HVDC between our two main islands, with a large amount of renewable energy generated in the South and a growing load requirement in the North.
With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector, we are at the forefront of the country's pending electricity transformation. Our team is working hard to enable accelerated electrification, and a sustainable net carbon zero future.
The OpportunityAs a Transpower Graduate, commencing our programme in February 2023, you'll gain a range of skills and have the opportunity to put the theory and first principals you have learnt into practice to play a part in shaping the future of New Zealand's electricity industry.
Based at our Wellington head office you'll complete a circa two-year rotational programme, with regular coaching and mentoring from a range of experts, that will provide an overview of Power System careers at Transpower. You'll experience real work from day one. You may be part of:
- The crew completing the annual HVDC outage
- Modelling generator control systems and investigating power system events
- Identifying and studying risks to system operations - short, medium, and long term
- Analysing grid and generation outages to ensure they don't cause undue operational risk
- Helping to plan and size the Transmission Grid of the future
Building relationships across the business, you'll rotate through different engineering areas to gain both technical understanding and depth and outstanding people skills, along with a good understanding of both internal and external customers. Ultimately you'll explore where and how you wish to shape your Engineering career with us.
What will you bringBy December 2022 you will hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical engineering or other relevant discipline e.g. Mechatronics or you may be completing your master's or further study in a relevant field.
You'll have achieved/are achieving a B+ average or GPA of 5.5 or above in your studies and demonstrate curiosity, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and active listening.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills will support your love of detail-orientated work/study, but conversely, you'll have an interest in the future of energy, be broad minded, and see challenges as opportunities.
While not essential, please tell us if you have:
- Basic knowledge/experience of the New Zealand electricity supply industry
- Skills in scripting/programming/coding
- A foundational understanding of one or more of the following: power system design and operation; static and dynamic modelling of power systems; and the behaviour of power system plant and equipment in service
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications including MS Office (Power Factory would be an advantage)
Why Transpower?People who join us like exciting technical challenges, want to collaborate widely, and be part of making an enduring difference.
Working with over 28 nationalities there is great opportunity to learn from varied experiences and perspectives to find innovative solutions which meet the demands of our constantly evolving sector.
Our people tell us they enjoy our flexible, friendly work environment and the broad range of health and wellness benefits check them out here www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers/benefits
We encourage further learning and progression over time. As an Engineering New Zealand Professional Development Partner, we can support you in moving from Emerging Professional to full Member status. Proudly, 30% of our roles are filled via lateral or internal promotion.
Next StepsTo join our team and jump start your career as a Power System Engineer and future technical leader, please review the position description available on our website and apply without delay!
Role closes Sunday 1st May, however applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be asked to complete a video interview so we can get to know you better.Reasonable accommodation is available to enable exploratory conversations and/or interview scheduling to suit your individual circumstances. You must be studying/have studied at a New Zealand University and hold full eligibility to work.
[ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Fast track your professional career with Aotearoa's Grid Owner and Operator[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Learn from technical experts and develop your Engineering expertise on the job[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Bring your focus and passion for enabling a more sustainable energy future[/li][/ul][/ml]
[b]Work at the centre of the electricity sector! Develop your soft skills, leadership, and technical experience in a fun, supportive environment.[/b]
Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the unique High Voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across New Zealand. The national grid is connected by HVDC between our two main islands, with a large amount of renewable energy generated in the South and a growing load requirement in the North.
With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector, we are at the forefront of the country's pending electricity transformation. Our team is working hard to enable accelerated electrification, and a sustainable net carbon zero future.
[b]The Opportunity[/b]
As a Transpower Graduate, commencing our programme in February 2023, you'll gain a range of skills and have the opportunity to put the theory and first principals you have learnt into practice to play a part in shaping the future of New Zealand's electricity industry.
Based at our Wellington head office you'll complete a circa two-year rotational programme, with regular coaching and mentoring from a range of experts, that will provide an overview of Power System careers at Transpower. You'll experience real work from day one. You may be part of:
[ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]The crew completing the annual HVDC outage[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Modelling generator control systems and investigating power system events[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Identifying and studying risks to system operations - short, medium, and long term[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Analysing grid and generation outages to ensure they don't cause undue operational risk[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Helping to plan and size the Transmission Grid of the future[/li][/ul][/ml]
Building relationships across the business, you'll rotate through different engineering areas to gain both technical understanding and depth and outstanding people skills, along with a good understanding of both internal and external customers. Ultimately you'll explore where and how you wish to shape your Engineering career with us.
[b]What will you bring[/b]
By December 2022 you will hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical engineering or other relevant discipline e.g. Mechatronics or you may be completing your master's or further study in a relevant field.
You'll have achieved/are achieving a B+ average or GPA of 5.5 or above in your studies and demonstrate curiosity, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and active listening.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills will support your love of detail-orientated work/study, but conversely, you'll have an interest in the future of energy, be broad minded, and see challenges as opportunities.
While not essential, please tell us if you have:
[ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Basic knowledge/experience of the New Zealand electricity supply industry[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Skills in scripting/programming/coding[/li][li indent=0 align=left]A foundational understanding of one or more of the following: power system design and operation; static and dynamic modelling of power systems; and the behaviour of power system plant and equipment in service[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications including MS Office (Power Factory would be an advantage)[/li][/ul][/ml]
[b]Why Transpower?[/b]
People who join us like exciting technical challenges, want to collaborate widely, and be part of making an enduring difference.
Working with over 28 nationalities there is great opportunity to learn from varied experiences and perspectives to find innovative solutions which meet the demands of our constantly evolving sector.
Our people tell us they enjoy our flexible, friendly work environment and the broad range of health and wellness benefits check them out here www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers/benefits
We encourage further learning and progression over time. As an Engineering New Zealand Professional Development Partner, we can support you in moving from Emerging Professional to full Member status. Proudly, 30% of our roles are filled via lateral or internal promotion.
[b]Next Steps[/b]
To join our team and jump start your career as a Power System Engineer and future technical leader, please review the position description available on our website and apply without delay!
[b]Role closes Sunday 1[/b][sup][b]st[/b][/sup][b] May, however applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be asked to complete a video interview so we can get to know you better.[/b]
Reasonable accommodation is available to enable exploratory conversations and/or interview scheduling to suit your individual circumstances. You must be studying/have studied at a New Zealand University and hold full eligibility to work.
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