Senior Electrical Engineer, Transmission Lines

Acciona; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA in Australia is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Power Systems team. You will design HV transmission lines, produce drawings, reports and specifications, and coordinate inputs across civil, structural and primary specialists to deliver safe, sustainable outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years in transmission line design (220kV+), and familiarity with PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years’ senior experience in transmission line design (220kV+).
• Chartered Status (RPEV/RPEQ/NER/CPEng) desirable or achievable within 6 months.
• Experience with HV transmission, substations and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV transmission line designs meeting specifications.
• Prepare drawings, reports and specifications.
• Apply Safety in Design requirements.
• Coordinate design inputs across disciplines.
• Support design verification and improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV transmission design

Safety in Design

Documentation

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

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

MELBOURNE | SYDNEY | BRISBANE | PERTH

Benefits

• Annual wellness benefit
• Salary packaging and insurance options
• Income protection
• Purchase additional annual leave
• Gender neutral parental leave

About the Project

This role forms part of ACCIONA’s Power Systems team which delivers robust and cost-effective engineering solutions across complex infrastructure. Designs focus on constructability, safety and sustainability. You work with civil, structural and primary specialists across diverse scopes.

About the Opportunity

You produce HV transmission line designs that meet specifications and support safe, sustainable outcomes. You prepare drawings, reports and documentation, apply Safety in Design, use modelling tools and help resolve design issues. You collaborate across teams and contribute to design verification and improvement.

What are the key accountabilities for the position?

• Develop HV transmission line designs
• Use modelling tools to optimise performance
• Prepare drawings, reports and specifications
• Apply Safety in Design requirements
• Coordinate design inputs across disciplines
• Resolve design issues and support improvements

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER & CPEng), or the ability to achieve within 6 months of commencing, is desirable
• Tier 1/Tier 2 contractor or TNSP experience highly regarded.
• 4+ years’ senior experience in transmission line design (220kV+)
• Advanced PLS-CADD skills (preferably to 500kV); working knowledge of PLS-Tower.
• Understanding of HV transmission, substations, and applicable standards.
• Skilled in preparing clear, accurate reports, drawings, schedules, and specifications.

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.