Senior Electro Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower

Mott MacDonald
NZ - Wellington - Wellington
December 18, 2024

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative management, engineering and development consultancy working on landmark projects worldwide.
Wholly independent and employee owned, we have staff worldwide working in sectors including transport, energy, buildings, water, environment and advisory.
Our business is truly global and offers exciting project opportunities within Australia and New Zealand, as well as within a range of offices and project sites across the globe.

Our successes over the past years have seen us take significant roles on a range of NZ landmark projects.
The Role
At Mott MacDonald we perform a wide range of services in the conventional and pumped storage hydropower sectors, and we are now looking for electro-mechanical specialists to fill a Senior or Principal - Hydropower and Pumped Storage role, working alongside our electro-mechanical and civil engineering teams, and reporting to the Technical Director Hydropower.
Our Technical Director Hydropower is a globally recognised expert in Mott MacDonald group and works on international projects including:

Kidston 250 MW Pumped Storage Project, Australia.
Muswellbrook 400 MW Pumped Storage Project, Australia.
Pioneer-Burdekin 5,000 MW Pumped Storage Project, Australia.
Owyhee PSP 600 MW Pumped Storage Project, USA.

You will have the opportunity to learn from Mott MacDonald's global experts and work alongside them on many of these projects.
As a Senior or Principal in the hydropower sector, you will be assisting multi-disciplinary design teams to produce innovative and integrated designs for all stages of project development that meet our client's requirements and are value for money, future-proof, and sustainable.

This role will primarily be focused on hydropower and pumped storage; however, as a key member of the wider ANZ energy business, there will also be opportunities to work on other renewable technologies from time to time.
Embracing flexibility and adaptability are important aspects of the role, to meet the varying needs of the business.
This role could see you involved in the preparation of proposals, undertaking site visits, reviewing designs, putting together tender documents including specifications and schedules, and supporting interactions with equipment suppliers and contractors.
About you
We are seeking a candidate that is proactive, will take responsibility for the tasks assigned, is interested in developing professionally, and is adaptable and keen to keep learning regardless of their level of experience.

You will also have:

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or similar engineering.
Experience in Power Generation or Renewables Energy projects, including Pumped Storage and Hydropower.
Relevant Project Management and technical/design management experience.
Chartered Engineer (preferred).
Our Values, culture and benefits
We put Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at the heart of our organisation, promoting fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We value the diversity of our staff and are committed to creating an inclusive work culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

We offer you all the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, enhanced Kiwi Saver contributions, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on key projects.
We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork, and embraces sustainability.
You've got this!
We're always on the lookout for talented people who share our values to join our team and contribute to our culture.
Connect with us to find out how.
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