Generation & Transmission Integration Engineer
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Generation & Transmission Integration Engineer
New Plymouth Tauranga Palmerston North or Wellington
Permanent - Full-time
Powering Aotearoas Energy Future
Are you interested in integrating new generation enabling renewable energy and shaping how Aotearoas electricity system evolves Were looking for a skilled Generation & Transmission Integration Engineer to join our Network Development team and play a key role in the future of the grid.
Why this role matters
New Zealand is undergoing a major transformation in how we generate store and use electricity. From largescale renewables to distributed energy resources (DERs) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) the transition requires deep technical insight and smart planning.
In this role youll help ensure that new generation connects safely reliably and costeffectively to our networkwhile supporting the longterm resilience and sustainability of the bulk supply system.
What youll be doing
Youll contribute your expertise across a wide range of planning and integration work including:
- Leading strategic planning for bulk electricity supply and transmission interfaces.
- Working closely with Transpower regulators councils customers and internal engineering teams.
- Performing power flow dynamic and stability studies using tools such as PSCAD PSSSINCAL PSSNETOMAC PSS/E DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
- Developing technical strategies to integrate generation DERs and nonnetwork solutions (including flexibility services and BESS).
- Supporting pre and postcommissioning activities to ensure compliance and highquality outcomes.
- Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring the successful implementation of new distributed generation requirements.
- Providing technical leadershipmentoring colleagues and contributing as a subject matter expert in power systems and DER integration.
About you
Youll bring strong electrical engineering expertise with a BE (or equivalent) and over five years experience in power systems including steady-state dynamic and EMT you will be familiar with New Zealand electricity regulation have scripting capability and keen to work towards CPEng (or already hold this). Together with technical knowledge you will be confident and comfortable in mentoring others building strong stakeholder relationships collaborating across teams and communicating clearly and proactively.
Why join Powerco
- Be at the forefront of LV network planning innovation using cuttingedge tools like GridSight
- Help shape investment decisions that enable electrification EV uptake solar batteries and home energy management systems
- Work alongside expert engineers data specialists planners and operational teams
- Make a direct impact on the security sustainability and affordability of electricity for communities across Aotearoa
- A culture grounded in collaboration continuous improvement and working better together
Applications close: Friday 16 January 2026
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds often wont apply for roles unless they meet ALL the encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process please phone or email
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- APIs
- Jenkins
- REST
- Python
- SOAP
- Systems Engineering
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Java
- XML
- JSON
- Scripting
- Sftp
About Company
Powerco is the second-largest gas and largest electricity distributor in New Zealand. It is one of only two companies to distribute both electricity and natural gas through their network.
