Principal Transmission Lines Engineer

AtkinsRealis Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Hybrid work setup

Bonuses

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in transmission lines design up to 500 kV in Sydney. You will own and deliver complete scopes for new build and TNSP works, develop PLS CADD models, and lead design teams.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders to meet project goals, budgets, and schedules, while staying ahead of industry trends in high voltage systems.

Qualifications

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; CPEng and/or RPEQ desirable.
• Proven experience in the design of transmission lines up to 500 kV (Design to Construct preferred).
• Proficiency with overhead line design tools such as PLS CADD & PLS TOWER.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of preparing and delivering full scope of work for transmission/ distribution overhead lines.
• Develop PLS CADD models and analyze PLS TOWER models.
• Perform micro-spotting of towers and determine foundations and tower types.
• Generate bills of materials for towers, conductors, insulators and fittings.

Skills

Overhead line design

PLS CADD

PLS TOWER

Client relations

Digital engineering

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng/RPEQ desirable

Tools

PLS CADD

PLS TOWER

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis’ Engineering Design business provides multidisciplinary engineering services and integrated solutions across a wide range of projects and markets. An opportunity is now available for a Principal Engineer, with expertise in Transmission Lines Design (up to 500kV). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various aspects of overhead transmission line design including preliminary route alignment, PLS CADD modelling, tower micro spotting, stringing chart preparation and generation of bill of materials. Familiarity with Australian utility standards and experience on related projects will be well regarded.

Your role

Taking ownership of preparing and delivering a full scope of work for transmission and distribution overhead lines, new build, TNSP Panel works, in accordance with Australian Design Standard. Identify line corridors, easements and preliminary route alignmen. Develop PLS CADD models for transmission lines. Analysis of PLS TOWER models. Perform micro-spotting of towers and determine appropriate foundation and tower types. Generating bill of materials for towers, conductors, insulator and fittings. Preparation of stringing charts/sag tension calculations. Developing and maintaining client relationships to support project delivery. Collaborating closely with internal and external stake holders to define project goals, establish budgets and develop project schedules. Actively participating in design reviews, risk assessments and quality control processes to ensure design excellence. Keeping on top of emerging technologies and industry trends in high voltage primary systems to recommend innovative solutions.

About you

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering CPEng and/or RPEQ desirable
• Proven experience in the design of transmission lines up to 500 kV. (Design to Construct experience is preferred) acquired working with major line contractors or Consultants.
• Proficiency in use of overhead line design tools and software like PLS CADD & PLS TOWER.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills with the ability to develop and lead design teams and develop strong client relationships
• Experience working in digital engineering environments and delivering to local technical standards and guidelines Commercially minded, can understand the business needs of both AtkinsRéalis and our clients

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Flexible and hybrid work solutions
• Remote work opportunities outside of country
• Performance driven discretionary bonus program
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

Worker Type

Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.