Project Engineer, Stringing

Acciona; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review and discretionary/BA

Professional development opportunities

Income protection

Private health discount

Salary packaging

Novated leases

Job summary

ACCIONA in Australia is seeking a Project Engineer – Stringing to lead planning, coordination and execution of stringing on high-voltage transmission projects. You will ensure safety, technical quality, and schedule commitments while delivering critical infrastructure for a sustainable energy future.

You will develop detailed plans, manage budgets, resolve stringing equipment issues, review SLDs and substation drawings, and guide tower erection and commissioning with a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 4+ years’ experience in a similar role on 400KV transmission line projects.
• Proven experience in transmission line construction focused on stringing operations.
• Familiarity with Australian Standards, utility guidelines, and industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed stringing plans, schedules, and methodologies in line with construction programs.
• Manage budgets and resources, tracking costs and preparing progress claims.
• Resolve technical issues related to stringing equipment, methods, and tolerances.
• Develop a program for the scope of works including staging.
• Guide and approve setup of tower erection, stringing methods to ensure safety and timely execution.
• Prepare Preliminary Single Line Diagram (SLD) and reviewing substation drawings and designs.
• Providing expertise in tower erection, retrofitting works, stringing works, template/probe setting works for the foundation of the transmission line
• Assist in supervising final stringing and commissioning stages, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stringing operations

Transmission line construction

Safety compliance

Budget tracking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

• Western Australia based Opportunity
• Clean Energy Link
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Professional development opportunities
• Income protection and discounted Private Health options
• Salary packaging and Novated leases

Position

The Project Engineer – Stringing is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and execution of stringing activities within transmission line construction projects. This role ensures project execution aligns with safety standards, technical specifications, quality requirements, and schedule commitments, contributing to the successful delivery of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed stringing project plans, schedules, and methodologies in alignment with overall construction programs.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, including the tracking of costs and preparation of progress claims where required
• Resolve technical issues related to stringing equipment, methods, and alignment tolerances.
• Develop a program for the scope of works including staging,
• Guide and approve setup of tower erection, stringing methods to ensure proper safety and timely execution of work at the site.
• Prepare Preliminary Single Line Diagram (SLD) and reviewing substation drawings and designs.
• Providing expertise in tower erection, retrofitting works, stringing works, template/probe setting works for the foundation of the transmission line
• Assist in supervising final stringing and commissioning stages, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or similar
• 4+ years’ experience in a similar role working across 400KV transmission line projects
• Proven experience in transmission line construction with a strong focus on stringing operations
• Familiarity with Australian Standards, utility guidelines, and relevant industry codes

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.