Lead Transmission Line Engineer | PLS-CADD Expert

Ugl Group; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor junior engineers

Professional development aligned with

Job summary

UGL’s Transmission Line Engineer role is based in North Sydney, NSW. This full‑time position reports to the Principal Transmission Line Engineer and drives transmission line design work for tenders and active projects.

You will focus on detailed engineering design, modelling and technical delivery across transmission and distribution systems, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver compliant outputs.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with qualifications recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum 5 years’ post‑graduate experience in the transmission line industry.
• Strong experience in transmission line design and engineering delivery.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS Tower and PLS Pole.
• Solid understanding of tower and foundation design principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transmission line design work including modelling and detailed engineering outputs.
• Develop PLS-CADD models and support PLS Tower and PLS Pole design activities.
• Produce line design reports, stringing charts, plan and profile drawings.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop technical specifications and documentation.
• Conduct constructability assessments and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Liaise with geotechnical engineers, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
• Provide technical support across tendering, construction and project delivery phases.

Skills

Transmission line design

Engineering delivery

PLS-CADD

PLS Tower

PLS Pole

Tower design

Foundation design

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS Tower

PLS Pole

Job description

UGL’s Transmission Line Engineer role is based in North Sydney, NSW. This full‑time position reports to the Principal Transmission Line Engineer and drives transmission line design work for tenders and active projects.

You will focus on detailed engineering design, modelling and technical delivery across transmission and distribution systems, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver compliant outputs.