Technical Director - Protection

Technical Director – Protection Systems Design Location Flexible Across New Zealand (Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch) Edison Consulting, a trusted leader in New Zealand’s energy sector, is seeking a Technical Director – Protection Systems Design to join our team. This is your chance to work on exciting and impactful projects while shaping team growth, processes, and strategy. Why Edison Consulting? At Edison, we focus on delivering high-quality, practical solutions. As a smaller consultancy, we offer opportunities to influence how we grow and evolve, while playing a meaningful role across the organization. Our recent and ongoing projects include:

• Mangere to Mt Roskill 110 kV Line Protection Upgrade : A project that highlights Edison’s capability and growing involvement in more complex transmission designs, solidifying our partnership with Transpower.
• Kohia 33/11 kV Substation : Delivered all aspects of design, collaborating with structural design partners to enhance performance.
• Motupipi 66 kV Bus Reconfiguration : Designed and integrated advanced solutions to improve reliability and capacity for Network Tasman.
• Hydrogen Fuel Stations : Provided electrical design for multiple green energy transport facilities, advancing sustainability.
• Renewable Energy Substations : Engineered electrical systems for wind and solar farm connections, enabling New Zealand’s renewable transition.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits – we are negotiable on what a package might look like.
• Flexible working arrangements across New Zealand’s vibrant cities.
• Opportunities to shape Edison’s design team growth and strategy, contributing beyond traditional project delivery.

Your Role at Edison As Technical Director – Protection Systems Design , you’ll lead projects that enhance New Zealand’s energy networks while influencing how Edison grows and operates. This role offers significant organisational exposure, allowing you to contribute to projects, processes, and team development. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of protection systems, including relay coordination, SCADA integration, and fault analysis.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical excellence and supporting career growth.
• Influence Edison’s design strategy, driving process improvements and technical innovation.
• Represent Edison in industry forums, promoting our expertise and capabilities.

About You You’re an industry leader passionate about delivering exceptional results in protection systems design and influencing team growth. Qualifications & Experience:

• 15+ years in protection design for high voltage substations and transmission networks.
• Expertise in relay protection schemes, SCADA integration, and fault studies.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and shape team strategy and processes.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPENG) or equivalent certification.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Join Edison Consulting and be part of shaping New Zealand’s energy future. Apply today to lead impactful projects and help grow a team where your contributions will make a lasting difference.

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