Senior Transmission Lines Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Lines Engineer with a strong civil/structural design background to lead the design and technical assurance of major overhead line projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept and detailed design of transmission lines, including projects up to 500kV
• Develop and review PLS-CADD models, route alignments, structure spotting, clearances and sag-tension
• Lead and review tower, pole, foundation and structural design interfaces
• Prepare and approve engineering calculations, reports, specifications and scopes
• Technically assure designs produced by internal teams, consultants and contractors
• Ensure compliance with AS/NZS 7000, relevant standards and Safety in Design requirements
• Provide technical support through construction and project close-out
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline
• 8+ years' experience in overhead transmission or sub-transmission line design
• Strong hands-on PLS-CADD experience
• Strong knowledge of towers, poles, foundations, structural loading, clearances and sag-tension
• Experience leading and reviewing complex transmission line design packages
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 7000 and relevant Australian Standards
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• RPEV registration or eligibility to obtain

Highly Regarded

• 220kV, 330kV or 500kV transmission project experience
• PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, SAP2000 or similar experience
• CPEng, NER and/or RPEQ registration

Benefits

• Permanent role across major transmission projects
• Remain hands-on with complex civil/structural design
• Mentor and develop other engineers
• Opportunity to progress towards Principal Engineer-level technical ownership

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at [email protected] or hit Apply Now