Protection Engineer

Te āhua o te tūāpapa | The nature of the role

This role sits at the heart of our Hydro Engineering team and is all about protecting what matters most. As a Protection Engineer, you’ll take ownership of our Hydro Protection Improvement Programme, shaping how we identify risk, uplift systems, and strengthen the way protection is applied across our hydro fleet. You’ll work closely with site teams, engineers, and leaders, turning complex technical challenges into practical solutions that keep our people and assets safe.

Your days will be varied and purposeful. You might be developing protection trip documentation with a station team one day, investigating a fault the next, or providing expert advice into an outage or major project. Over time, you’ll grow as a subject matter expert in your chosen area, contribute to technical standards, and help guide the next generation of engineers. Travel to our hydro sites is part of the role, offering the chance to connect with our assets, our people, and the places we operate, kanohi ki te kanohi.