Senior/Principal Power Systems Analysis Engineer

ElectroNet Consulting’s Power System Analysis (PSA) team is continuing to grow, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior or Principal PSA Engineer in either Christchurch or Wellington, to play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering complex power system studies across New Zealand and Australia.

Why is this an exciting role?

In this senior role, you will take the lead on high‑impact projects for generation and grid‑connected customers across New Zealand and Australia. You will be responsible for scoping and quoting work, guiding technical delivery, and ensuring studies are completed to a high standard of quality, accuracy, and timeliness. A key part of the role is mentoring and supporting other engineers and helping to shape best practice within the PSA team.

You will work closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, translating complex technical analysis into clear, practical recommendations. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development, support tenders, and play a visible role in the ongoing growth of ElectroNet’s PSA capability.

This is a great opportunity for a recognised PSA specialist who enjoys combining hands‑on technical work with leadership, client engagement, and the chance to influence the future direction of power system analysis within a respected consultancy.

The way our company and teams are structured means that you can really make a difference to culture and strategy and see the difference that you make.

Our recent projects have included studies for wind, solar and BESS varying from small, less than 30 MW embedded connections to grid connected +100 MW connections. Undertaking work for both the developer and utility on the application and due diligence. We like to work as a trusted partner with our clients and are always looking at ways to innovate and challenge how things are done.

What can you bring to the team?

You will be a highly experienced PSA specialist with a strong industry reputation and a passion for technical excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Extensive experience in power system analysis, ideally within New Zealand or Australia
• A proven ability to lead complex studies and provide technical oversight at a Principal level
• Strong industry networks and the ability to influence and build credibility with clients and peers
• Experience delivering studies aligned to Transpower GL-EA-953 (Connection Study Requirements)
• Advanced proficiency with PSA tools such as PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and PSCAD
• Experience in Steady State, Dynamic RMS and EMT studies.
• Experience mentoring engineers and building team capability
• Knowledge of scripting/programming (Python preferred) to support automation and innovation
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear recommendations
• A proactive, self-driven approach, with a strong sense of ownership and leadership

Why Join Us?

As a member of our team, you will be part of a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth. We offer a range of benefits including:

• ElectroNet Plus: Our long service recognition programme (rewards starting at 2 years)
• ElectroNet Coach: Our in-house mentoring programme, focused on mentorship and leadership development
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks of primary carer leave top-up payments (to 80% of salary), including employer contributions to KiwiSaver during this period, and annual leave paid at full value for eligible primary carers. Partners and spouses are also supported with two weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
• Flexible Work: Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits including a personal option wellbeing allowance (POWA), 24/7 confidential EAP support, fresh fruit and free flu vaccinations
• Insurance: Life and critical illness insurance cover.
• Discounts: Access to a range of discounts, including fuel, and health insurance.
• Workride: NZ ride to work benefit scheme
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Celebrations: Celebration of special occasions, social club and team events

At ElectroNet, we believe that our strength lies in our diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is equitable, inclusive, and supportive of all employees. We welcome and

celebrate differences in age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and ability, and believe that these differences make us stronger as a team.

To find out more about ElectroNet Consulting, visit us at www.electronetgroup.com/consulting

The ElectroNet Group is proudly 100% New Zealand owned.

This award-winning, multidisciplinary Group comprises the ownership and operation of electricity infrastructure, the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and services, engineering consultancy and design professional services, along with a team which develops innovative technology for the benefit of the industry. Our broad range of capabilities enables us to provide end-to-end business solutions to projects, take on complex challenges and provide innovative solutions for our clients.

Our ElectroNet Consulting team takes pride in delivering market-leading electrical design and consulting services to customers across Australasia. We combine a breadth of industry knowledge with a commitment to using the best available technology, to deliver impressive results and future-proofed projects.

Our vision is to be leaders in electrical energy and technology, and we believe we can achieve this because of the values we work by every day – we look after each other, we work smarter, we do the right thing and together we can achieve great things.

Underpinning our vision, our purpose is to provide sustainable electrical solutions which enhance communities. We are community owned and at the heart of what we do is maintain the health and safety of our people and the communities we service.

Visit us at www.electronetgroup.com to find out more.

Next steps

Work on diverse projects, be part of the renewable energy transition and grow your skills as a consultant with our team. Apply now!

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and we are happy to accommodate your personal circumstances in respect to a start date.

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