Senior Associate - Transmission Line Engineering

Beca Pty. Ltd.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Ownership

Parental leave

Career development

Job summary

Beca Pty. Ltd. seeks a Senior Associate – Transmission Line Engineering to lead HV transmission projects across Australia and New Zealand. You will mentor engineers, build client relationships and help grow our Power team’s capability.

You’ll hold an Engineering degree, chartered status (or commitment), and proven design experience with PLS-CADD or TOWER delivering complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and Chartered status (or commitment to chartership).
• Proven experience delivering transmission line projects across HV networks with technical leadership.
• Strong design capability in transmission line design, including PLS-CADD and/or TOWER.
• Experience building client relationships, leading project delivery and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for mentoring and developing others and influencing teams for growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of transmission line projects across the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and technical specialists.
• Apply expertise in transmission line design using PLS-CADD and/or TOWER; mentor engineers.
• Support project pursuits and client engagement to grow transmission line capability.

Skills

PLS-CADD

TOWER

Client relations

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status

Job description

The Opportunity

As the energy transition accelerates, significant investment in transmission infrastructure is helping connect renewable energy, strengthen network resilience and support a more sustainable energy future. At Beca, we're delivering some of the region's most significant transmission projects and helping our clients solve complex challenges across the energy sector.

We're looking for a Senior Associate – Transmission Line Engineering to join our growing Power team and play a key role in the delivery of transmission line projects across Australia and New Zealand. Working alongside a team of experienced engineers and technical specialists, you'll lead the delivery of complex transmission line projects, build strategic client relationships and help grow our transmission capability. You'll combine technical excellence with project leadership, mentoring and business development activities that contribute to the continued success of our Power business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the technical delivery of transmission line projects across the project lifecycle, developing practical and innovative solutions for high-voltage transmission networks.
• Building strong relationships with clients, project teams and technical specialists to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes and support project and business growth opportunities.
• Applying your expertise in transmission line design, including PLS-CADD and/or TOWER, while mentoring engineers and promoting engineering excellence across the Power team.
• Supporting project pursuits, client engagement activities and the continued growth of Beca's transmission line capability.

About You

You're an experienced transmission line engineer with strong technical capability, a collaborative approach and a passion for delivering successful project outcomes. You enjoy building relationships, sharing your knowledge and helping develop the next generation of engineers.

• A degree in Engineering and Chartered status (or a commitment to achieving chartership).
• Proven experience delivering transmission line projects across high-voltage transmission networks, including technical leadership responsibilities.
• Strong technical capability in transmission line design, including experience using PLS-CADD and/or TOWER.
• Experience building client relationships, leading project delivery and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others, with the ability to positively influence teams and contribute to business growth initiatives.

Eligibility to work in Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transmission line engineer looking to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects while developing their technical leadership, client engagement and people leadership capabilities within a leading employee-owned consultancy.

What We Offer

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement
• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success
• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders
• Career Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands‑on experience to unlock your career potential

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences.

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca.

The Talent Acquisition Team

Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes. What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients. When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.